JOURNAL ARTICLE

Investigators at Yale University Report Findings in Philosophy (Leibniz On the Psychology of Damnation and the Complaint of the Damned).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 130 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a study from Yale University that explores philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's views on salvation and damnation, particularly his justification of damnation. It highlights Leibniz's response to the "complaint of the damned," addressing the perceived injustice of their inevitable damnation. The research argues that Leibniz's "psychology of damnation" is central to understanding this complaint and offers insights into the moral psychology of evil and the nature of punishment. The study has been peer-reviewed and is available for further exploration. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/01, p130
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:190764979
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