Dr. William Marra discusses the life and work of the philosopher, Leibnitz, the first economist. An extremely sympathetic philosopher of the period is Leibnitz. Leibnitz was eager to underline the goodness of God’s Creation, but also wanted unity among Christians and peace in Christendom as a whole. Dr. Willliam Marra discusses his life and work with reference especially to his Christian ecumenical activity. Taken from Regalism, Revolution, the Reign of Terror and the Assault on Catholicism (1648-1799) – 1998 VonHildebrand Institute