the Leibniz comparison

A number of people lately have been comparing OOO to Leibniz, sometimes in a flattering manner, sometimes more in the spirit of: “You stupid retread! We’ve heard this all before.”

In fact, Leibniz is probably my favorite philosopher. However…

*I got to where I am through Heidegger, primarily. Leibniz was someone met at a roadside café well into the trip.

*God plays no special role in my metaphysics, unlike for Leibniz. If God exists, then God must follow the same rules of vicarious causation as every other entity, even if God is much stronger than they are.

*There is no distinction for me between substance and aggregate. All substances are ultimately composed of aggregates; I oppose every form of atomism.

*There is no pre-established harmony in my system.

*I do not believe all objects were created at the beginning of time. New ones are being created constantly.

In short, the differences between OOO and Leibniz are a lot more interesting than the similarities.