Christian Wolff fue un eminente filósofo alemán, reconocido como el pensador más significativo entre Leibniz y Kant. Sus contribuciones filosóficas fueron tan sustanciales que una montaña en la Luna, Mons Wolff, lleva su nombre en su honor. La obra de Wolff marca una transición crucial en la filosofía de la Ilustración alemana, moldeando la trayectoria del pensamiento intelectual posterior.
La «Metafísica alemana», nombre por el que habitualmente se conoce la obra, es la exposición más general y sistemática de la filosofía de Wolff, uno de los más influyentes pensadores del periodo ilustrado, fundamental para entender las polémicas de la época, así como las obras de sus coetáneos Leibniz y Kant.
Christian Wolff's natural law theory was founded on his rationalist philosophy and metaphysics, which were strongly influenced by the philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Like Leibniz, Wolff was convinced that justice and morality were based on universally valid principles of reason and that these principles were accessible to human understanding without the aid of religious revelation. Wolff did not therefore follow the voluntarist tradition of natural law, which was characteristic of Germany's two other famous natural jurists of the early Enlightenment--Samuel Pufendorf and Christian Thomasius. The laws of nature, Wolff argued, were not just because God had willed them; rather, God had willed them because they were just. According to Wolff, this natural law was the foundation of the law of nations. Wolff's work considered central issues such as the duties of nations toward themselves and other nations, the laws of war and peace, and the laws governing the treatment of diplomatic representatives. With the Liberty Fund edition, Wolff's work, heretofore relatively unknown to the English-speaking world, will again become available to scholars and students alike.
Questa opera rappresenta uno dei primi tentativi di applicare i principi del metodo scientifico alla psicologia. Il testo descrive i meccanismi della mente umana e analizza la relazione tra pensiero, emozione e comportamento. Un'opera fondamentale per chiunque sia interessato alla psicologia moderna.
Wolff's magnum opus explores the foundations of natural law and the laws of nations. Drawing on the works of Locke, Grotius, and other thinkers, he develops a comprehensive theory of justice and human rights that is still influential today. This is a must-read for anyone interested in legal philosophy and political theory.
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original, reflecting its historical significance. It may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages due to its age. The reprint aims to preserve and promote the cultural importance of the work, ensuring it remains accessible in a high-quality, modern edition that stays true to the original text.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, reflecting its historical significance. As a result of its age, it may include imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. This edition aims to preserve and promote the cultural importance of the literature while providing an accessible, high-quality version that remains faithful to the original text.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian text, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote literary heritage by offering a high-quality, accessible modern edition that remains true to the original work.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian text, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by offering a high-quality, affordable modern edition that remains true to the original work.