Philosophy 322
Take-home Exam #1C
Due Sunday morning (4-27) by 9am
Submit this exam electronically to both Renee and Ann
Answer the following question (the answer should be between two and three pages). You may discuss the questions with other members of the class, but the actual writing of the answers is to be done alone, without any further consultation. The answer should be printed, double-spaced, using reasonable margins.
The philosophical view defended by Leibniz is vulnerable to the charge of destroying contingency. First (A) explain the charge,(4 points) and then (B) show why the view is vulnerable to it (4 points) and (C) explain why Leibniz wants to preserve contingency. (3 points) (D) Explain what you take to be the best solution Leibniz has to the charge (8 points) and then (E) evaluate it (6 points).