Système nouveau
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The "Système nouveau" (New System) was a work by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz published in 1695. It presented his metaphysical concept of monads, which he described as the fundamental, immaterial substances that constitute the universe. Each monad is unique and indestructible, reflecting the entire universe through its perceptions and appetites. Leibniz proposed a "preestablished harmony" orchestrated by God, ensuring that monads, though causally independent, are perfectly synchronized with each other. This system aimed to explain the relationship between the soul and the body, suggesting they are distinct but harmoniously aligned from their inception.12
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