The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161406535)

""The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe"" is a scholarly work by Lynn Thorndike that explores the role of magic in European intellectual history. The book delves into the origins of magic and its development throughout various periods of European history, from ancient times to the Renaissance and beyond.Thorndike examines the ways in which magic was viewed by different cultures and societies, including the Greeks, Romans, and medieval Christians. He also explores the influence of prominent figures such as Plato, Aristotle, and Thomas Aquinas on the development of magical thought.The book covers a wide range of topics related to magic, including astrology, alchemy, and the occult. Thorndike provides detailed analysis of key texts and ideas, as well as the social and cultural contexts in which they emerged.Overall, ""The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex and fascinating history of magic in Europe. It is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of ideas and the role of magic in human culture.1905. This book is Volume XXIV, Number 1 of the Studies in History, Economics and Public Law series edited by the faculty of political science of Columbia University. Contents: illustrations of belief in magic in medieval and in early modern times; magic, its origins and relations to science; Pliny's natural history; some antecedents of the belief in magic in the Roman Empire; belief in magic in the Empire; critics of magic; last century of the Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lynn Thorndike
ISBN-10: 1161406530
ISBN-13: 9781161406535
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 114
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d