Renaissance Philosophy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780192891846)

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.

Author: Brian P. Copenhaver
ISBN-10: 0192891847
ISBN-13: 9780192891846
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 09/24/1992
Pages: 464
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 8.42h x 5.80w x 1.23d