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The Cambridge Companion to Renaissance Philosophy

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The Cambridge Companion to Renaissance Philosophy, published in 2007, provides an introduction to a complex period of change in the subject matter and practice of philosophy. The philosophy of the fourteenth through sixteenth centuries is often seen as transitional between the scholastic philosophy of the Middle Ages and modern philosophy, but the essays collected here, by a distinguished international team of contributors, call these assumptions into question, emphasizing both the continuity with scholastic philosophy and the role of Renaissance philosophy in the emergence of modernity. They explore the ways in which the science, religion and politics of the period reflect and are reflected in its philosophical life, and they emphasize the dynamism and pluralism of a period which saw both new perspectives and enduring contributions to the history of philosophy. This will be an invaluable guide for students of philosophy, intellectual historians, and all who are interested in Renaissance thought.

Product Details

PublisherCambridge University Press
Publish DateOctober 25, 2007
Pages452
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780521846486
Dimensions9.1 X 6.3 X 1.2 inches | 1.8 pounds
BISAC Categories: Philosophy

About the Author

James Hankins is Professor of History at Harvard University and editor of Renaissance Civic Humanism: Reappraisals and Reflections (2000, 2004).

Reviews

"...[T]his is a fine, informative, and engaging treatment of a fascinating subject, and one of the best of the "Cambridge Companion" series that the present reviewer has had the pleasure of perusing...In summary, this treatment of Renaissance philosophy is a fine and engaging one and one that anyone interested in the wide range of subjects it covers will surely welcome. All of the chapters are of quite a high quality, accessible while still being scholarly, and extremely informative."
Sixteenth Century Journal, Jon Balserak, University of Bristol- England
"This latest entry in a solid series that has treated both individual thinkers and epochs supports the publisher's reputation for providing scholarly overviews that are elucidating to graduate-level readers while remaining accessible to undergraduates."
James Hankins, Library Journal Review

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