The Cambridge History of Renaissance Philosophy

by C. B. Schmitt

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The Cambridge History of Renaissance Philosophy, published in 1988, offers a balanced and comprehensive account of philosophical thought from the middle of the fourteenth century to the emergence of modern philosophy. This was the first volume in English to synthesise for a wider audience the substantial and sophisticated research now available. The volume is organised by branch of philosophy rather than by individual philosopher or school, and the intention has been to present the internal show more development of different aspects of the subject in their own historical context. The structure also naturally emphasises the international nature of philosophy in the Renaissance. show less

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Incredible synopsis and analysis of Renaissance thought on politics, morality, poetry, psychology and epistemology. This large volume is actually an encylopedia which links all disciplines of thought together. Magnificent!

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