Leibniz Collected Works, Volume 1, New Edition (10) Sinology, Geology, and Universal Science

To the East, Underground, Universal Science, Encyclopedia

Contains three pieces on Sinology, including a short essay discussing the similarities between the binary system and the Yin-Yang diagram of the I Ching; "Protogaia," a geological period preface to the Werfen family history, set against the backdrop of the Harz mine development; and six essays on universal science, which he pursued throughout his life.

[Table of Contents] ■Sinology : An explanation of binary arithmetic, which uses only the digits 0 and 1, as well as its utility and contribution to the deciphering of the Fuxi Diagram from ancient China. Chinese Natural Theology Latest Chinese Information ■Geology :Protogaia ■Universal Science :Preliminary Knowledge for Encyclopedias or Universal Science Foundations and Examples of Universal Science Maxims for the Advancement of Sciences Introduction to the Method of Certainty and the Art of Discovery Universal Notation—Its Origin and Value Universal Notation—Its Logical General Principles