Synonyms:
Leibniz, Leibnitz, Gottfried_Wilhelm_Leibniz, Gottfried_Wilhelm_Leibnitz
Meaning: German philosopher and mathematician who thought of the universe as consisting of independent monads and who devised a system of the calculus independent of Newton (1646-1716)
Usage examples
Thus, although it may be difficult to determine what exactly is sensation in any given experience, it is clear that there is sensation, unless, like Leibniz, we deny all action of the outer world upon us.