The revival of antique philosophy in the Renaissance /
This book examines the revival of antique philosophy in the Renaissance as a literary preoccupation informed by wit. Rich in detail, this study offers a systematic treatment of wide-ranging Renaissance imagery and metaphors and presents a detailed iconography of certain classical philosophers. Ultim...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Palgrave Macmillan,
2012.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Summary: | This book examines the revival of antique philosophy in the Renaissance as a literary preoccupation informed by wit. Rich in detail, this study offers a systematic treatment of wide-ranging Renaissance imagery and metaphors and presents a detailed iconography of certain classical philosophers. Ultimately, the problems of Renaissance humanism are revealed to reflect the concerns of humanists in the twenty-first century. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 281 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781137281814 (hardback) 1137281812 (hardback) |