Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz conceived the idea of the modern nation state, the Western conception of progress, and the concept of human power. Leibniz was a jurist, diplomat and peacemaker, and was critical in the discovery of steam power and generalizing the steam power to more intensive forms of power. Citizens, policymakers, jurists and lawmakers need a refresh and Leibniz gives us the direction and framework we need to refresh policymaking principles and substance at the national and...See more
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz conceived the idea of the modern nation state, the Western conception of progress, and the concept of human power. Leibniz was a jurist, diplomat and peacemaker, and was critical in the discovery of steam power and generalizing the steam power to more intensive forms of power. Citizens, policymakers, jurists and lawmakers need a refresh and Leibniz gives us the direction and framework we need to refresh policymaking principles and substance at the national and international levels. See less