This essay explores Leibniz’s account of why we sin, focusing in the question of intellectualism. Leibniz views human nature as both godlike and weak, and implicates the character in his diagnosis of moral failing. He provides an account of psychological conflict that does not involve identifying the mind, and connects in deep and important ways to core doctrines in his metaphysics.

This essay explores Leibniz’s account of why we sin, focusing in the question of intellectualism. Leibniz views human nature as both godlike and weak, and implicates the character in his diagnosis of moral failing. He provides an account of psychological conflict that does not involve identifying the mind, and connects in deep and important ways to core doctrines in his metaphysics.