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 andpresents a detailed iconography of certain classical philosophers....
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Formato: | Libro |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Palgrave Macmillan
2012
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Edición: | 1st. ed |
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Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b23654752*spi |
Sumario: | "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 andpresents 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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Descripción Física: | XIII, 281 p. : il. ; 22 cm |
ISBN: | 9781137281814 |