The Discourse on Metaphysics is a philosophical text written by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in which he explores various metaphysical concepts such as substance, essence, and God. The book is divided into 23 sections, each of which delves into a specific topic related to metaphysics.In addition to the Discourse on Metaphysics, this edition also includes Leibniz's Correspondence with Arnauld, which is a series of letters exchanged between Leibniz and Antoine Arnauld, a French philosopher and theologian. The letters discuss various topics related to metaphysics and theology, including the nature of God, free will, and the problem of evil.Finally, the book also includes Leibniz's Monadology, which is a short treatise on metaphysics that outlines his theory of monads, which are indivisible and indestructible units of reality that make up the universe.Overall, this book is a comprehensive exploration of Leibniz's philosophical ideas and is essential reading for anyone interested in metaphysics or the history of philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.