Self and Substance in Leibniz

The exploration of self and substance in Leibniz's philosophy reveals a deep connection between personal identity and metaphysical concepts. R. W. Meyer posits that Leibniz's notion of the monad reflects his personality, suggesting that his understanding of simple substance emerges from self-reflection. Herbert Carr highlights Leibniz's view that true unities in nature are formal rather than material, initially referring to these as souls. Nicholas Rescher emphasizes that the human person serves as the model for understanding substance in Leibniz's work.