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German mathematician and philosopher

Lived
1646–1716
Country
Electorate of Saxony
Books
6

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz published 2 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Discourse on Metaphysics (1686).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

Standalone novels in order

  1. Théodicée (1710)

    448 pages

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  2. Protogaea (1749)

    204 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Discourse on Metaphysics (1686)

    84 pages

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  2. Monadology (1720)

    473 pages

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  3. New Essays on Human Understanding (1765)

    395 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Leibniz–Clarke Correspondence (1965), with Samuel Clarke

    200 pages

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About Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a German polymath active as a mathematician, philosopher, scientist, and diplomat. Alongside Isaac Newton, he is widely credited with the invention of calculus. He is also credited with making foundational contributions to other areas of mathematics, such as binary arithmetic and statistics.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz FAQ

How many books has Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz written?
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz published 2 novels, 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Discourse on Metaphysics.
What is Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's last book?
Théodicée (1710).
What is Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's most famous book?
Discourse on Metaphysics (1686) is Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's most widely read book.
Can I read Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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