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Philosophers of the Renaissance
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Paperback. Introduces readers to philosophical thinking from the end of the Middle Ages through the 16th century. This work portrays the thought of 21 individual philosophers, illustrating their life and work and highlighting the importance of their thinking. It weaves together the stories of these thinkers by emphasizing the unity of Renaissance philosophy. Editor(s): Blum, Paul Richard. Translator(s): McNeil, Brian. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HPCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 540.
Philosophers of the Renaissance introduces readers to philosophical thinking from the end of the Middle Ages through the sixteenth century. International specialists portray the thought of twenty-one individual philosophers, illustrating their life and work and highlighting the importance of their thinking. Best known among the personalities discussed are Nicholas of Cusa, who combined mathematics with theology; Pico della Mirandola, the first to introduce Hebrew wisdom: Marsilio Ficino, who made the works of Plato accessible to his contemporaries; Pietro Pomponazzi, who challenged the Church with unorthodox teachings; and, Tommaso Campanella, who revolutionized philosophy and science while imprisoned. Philosophers of this period ... Read more
Philosophers of the Renaissance introduces readers to philosophical thinking from the end of the Middle Ages through the sixteenth century. International specialists portray the thought of twenty-one individual philosophers, illustrating their life and work and highlighting the importance of their thinking. Best known among the personalities discussed are Nicholas of Cusa, who combined mathematics with theology; Pico della Mirandola, the first to introduce Hebrew wisdom: Marsilio Ficino, who made the works of Plato accessible to his contemporaries; Pietro Pomponazzi, who challenged the Church with unorthodox teachings; and, Tommaso Campanella, who revolutionized philosophy and science while imprisoned. Philosophers of this period ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
The Catholic University of America Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
323
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780813217260
SKU
V9780813217260
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About
PAUL RICHARD BLUM is T. J. Higgins, S.J., Chair in Philosophy at Loyola University Maryland. The author or editor of eighteen books, Blum is internationally recognized as an eminent authority on the Renaissance.
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