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Book Title: Renaissance Philosophy (History of Western Philosophy)

ISBN: 9780192891846

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Oxford University Press, Incorporated

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0192891847

ISBN-13

9780192891846

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58991

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Number of Pages

464 Pages

Publication Name

Renaissance Philosophy

Language

English

Subject

History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, History & Surveys / Renaissance

Publication Year

1992

Type

Textbook

Subject Area

Philosophy

Author

Brian P. Copenhaver

Series

History of Western Philosophy Ser.

Format

Trade Paperback

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1 in

Item Weight

21.4 Oz

Item Length

7.7 in

Item Width

5.1 in

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College Audience

LCCN

91-039554

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Reviews

'After the present work philosophers will have far less excuse foroverlooking a period in which a number of issues which were to be discussedenergetically in the twentieth century were already a subject of keen debate.'Alastair Hamilton, University of Amsterdam, Heythrop Journal, 'a most welcome addition ... Brian Copenhaver has done an outstanding jobof picking up the pieces, carrying out Schmitt's intentions, and producing amanuscript that by all indications is the work of one man.'Sixteenth Century Journal XXIV/4 (1993), 'For those, philosophers and historians of ideas alike, who wish to enlarge their understanding of these complex patterns of influence, Renaissance Philosophy provides a comprehensive and richly documented guide.'Times Literary Supplement, 'a most welcome addition ... Brian Copenhaver has done an outstanding job of picking up the pieces, carrying out Schmitt's intentions, and producing a manuscript that by all indications is the work of one man.'Sixteenth Century Journal XXIV/4 (1993)'He provides a unified and well-balanced presentation of the philosophical developments of an era that today's textbooks still largely ignore ... Extensive bibliography and index. Recommended for all college and larger public libraries.'Humanities'For those, philosophers and historians of ideas alike, who wish to enlarge their understanding of these complex patterns of influence, Renaissance Philosophy provides a comprehensive and richly documented guide.'Times Literary Supplement'In spite of its dual authorship, the text gives the reader a remarkable sense of unity in purpose and execution. This is no minor achievement. The book is addressed to the general reader, but is erudite enough to serve as a reference text even for those who are recognized as Renaissance scholars ... the most complete and authoritative introduction to the topic available in English. The bibliographical apparatus is rich and up to date.'Carlos G. Norena, University of California, Santa Cruz, Review of Metaphysics, December 1993'a clearly set-out work with an excellent bibliography'Modern Language Studies, Volume 54 (1992) 1993'After the present work philosophers will have far less excuse for overlooking a period in which a number of issues which were to be discussed energetically in the twentieth century were already a subject of keen debate.'Alastair Hamilton, University of Amsterdam, Heythrop Journal, 'He provides a unified and well-balanced presentation of the philosophical developments of an era that today's textbooks still largely ignore ... Extensive bibliography and index. Recommended for all college and larger public libraries.'Humanities, "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, 'For those, philosophers and historians of ideas alike, who wish toenlarge their understanding of these complex patterns of influence, RenaissancePhilosophy provides a comprehensive and richly documented guide.'Times Literary Supplement, 'He provides a unified and well-balanced presentation of the philosophicaldevelopments of an era that today's textbooks still largely ignore ... Extensivebibliography and index. Recommended for all college and larger publiclibraries.'Humanities, 'In spite of its dual authorship, the text gives the reader a remarkablesense of unity in purpose and execution. This is no minor achievement. The bookis addressed to the general reader, but is erudite enough to serve as areference text even for those who are recognized as Renaissance scholars ... themost complete and authoritative introduction to the topic available in English.The bibliographical apparatus is rich and up to date.'Carlos G. Norena, University of California, Santa Cruz, Review of Metaphysics,December 1993, 'After the present work philosophers will have far less excuse for overlooking a period in which a number of issues which were to be discussed energetically in the twentieth century were already a subject of keen debate.'Alastair Hamilton, University of Amsterdam, Heythrop Journal, 'a most welcome addition ... Brian Copenhaver has done an outstanding job of picking up the pieces, carrying out Schmitt's intentions, and producing a manuscript that by all indications is the work of one man.'Sixteenth Century Journal XXIV/4 (1993), 'In spite of its dual authorship, the text gives the reader a remarkable sense of unity in purpose and execution. This is no minor achievement. The book is addressed to the general reader, but is erudite enough to serve as a reference text even for those who are recognized as Renaissancescholars ... the most complete and authoritative introduction to the topic available in English. The bibliographical apparatus is rich and up to date.'Carlos G. Norena, University of California, Santa Cruz, Review of Metaphysics, December 1993, "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, 'a clearly set-out work with an excellent bibliography'Modern Language Studies, Volume 54 (1992) 1993, "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

Series Volume Number

Illustrated

Yes

Dewey Decimal

190/.9/031

Table Of Content

1. The Historical Context of Renaissance Philosophy2. Aristotelianism3. Platonism4. Stoics, Sceptics, Epicureans, and Other Innovators5. Nature against Authority: Breaking Away from the Classics6. Renaissance Philosophy and Modern MemoryBibliography; Index

Synopsis

The Renaissance has long been recognized as a brilliant moment in the development of Western civilization. However, little attention has been devoted to the distinct contributions 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'. The authors examine 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 Campanella. Renaissance Philosophy demonstrates the uses of ancient and medieval philosophy by Renaissance thinkers, and throws light on the early modern origins of modern 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., The Renaissance has long been recognized as a brilliant moment in the development of Western civilization. This book demonstrates the uses of ancient and medieval philosophy by Renaissance thinkers, and throws light on the early modern origins of modern philosophy. The authors introduce the reader to the philosophy written, read, taught, and debated during the period traditionally credited with the 'revival of learning'.

LC Classification Number

B775.C67 1992

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