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Renaissance Philosophy
The Renaissance has long been recognized as a brilliant moment in the development of Western civilization. Little attention has been devoted, however, to the distinct contribution of philosophy to Renaissance culture. This volume introduces the reader to the philosophy written, read, taught, and debated during the period traditionally credited with the "revival of learning." Beginning with original sources still largely inaccessible to most readers, and drawing on a wide range of secondary studies, the author examines the relation of Renaissance philosophy to humanism and the universities, the impact of rediscovered ancient sources, the recovery of Plato and the Neoplatonists, and the evolving ascendancy of Aristotle. Renaissance Philosophy also explores the original contributions of major figures including Bruni, Valla, Ficino, Pico della Mirandola, Pomponazzi, Machiavelli, More, Vitoria, Montaigne, Bruno, and Camapanella.
Book Details
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publish Date: Sep 24th, 1992
- Pages: 464
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.42in - 5.80in - 1.23in - 1.32lb
- EAN: 9780192891846
- Categories: • History & Surveys - Renaissance• History & Surveys - Modern
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What people are saying
Helen De Cruz
@Helenreflects
3 years
Helen De Cruz is a philosophy professor.
@sofiaoh Yes--I seem to recall there is really not much academic interest yet in philosophy--there are few jobs in, for instance, Renaissance philosophy (where you can focus on this stuff cf Brian Copenhaver's work on Pico, Agricola, John Dee etc).
Praise for this book
"This is definitely a thorough and readable introduction to an era in western philosophy that is often ignored."--David B. Boersema, Pacific University"An excellent overview of all aspects of the world of learning in the Renaissance."--Irving Kelter, University of St. Thomas"An excellent introduction to the subject."--Alan Gabbey, Barnard College"A unified and well-balanced presentation of the philosophical developments of an era that today's textbooks still largely ignore."--Choice"The text gives the reader a remarkable sense of unity in purpose and execution. This is no minor achievement....This volume is...the most complete and authoritative introduction to the topic available in English."--Review of Metaphysics
What people are saying
Helen De Cruz
@Helenreflects
3 years
Helen De Cruz is a philosophy professor.
@sofiaoh Yes--I seem to recall there is really not much academic interest yet in philosophy--there are few jobs in, for instance, Renaissance philosophy (where you can focus on this stuff cf Brian Copenhaver's work on Pico, Agricola, John Dee etc).