 Nova Methodus pro Maximis et Minimis

"Nova Methodus pro Maximis et Minimis" is a work by the mathematician and philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, published in 1684. The title translates to "A New Method for Maxima and Minima," and it is significant for its contributions to the field of calculus and optimization. In this work, Leibniz explores methods for finding the maxima and minima of functions, which are critical concepts in calculus.