Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
German philosopher and mathematician
Born
July 1st, 1646
379 years ago
Died
1716
309 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Contributions to calculus, independently developed calculus around the same time as Isaac Newton. Established the notation for integral and differential calculus, which is still used today. Wrote extensively on philosophy, logic, and metaphysics. Proposed the idea of monads as fundamental units of reality in his philosophical works. Engaged in a dispute with Newton regarding the invention of calculus, leading to significant historical debate over its origins.
Developed calculus independently of Isaac Newton
Introduced the notation for integration and differentiation
Proposed the concept of monads in philosophy
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