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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Lepage, John L., 1956- (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Palgrave Macmillan 2012
Edición:1st. ed
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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"
Descripción Física:XIII, 281 p. : il. ; 22 cm
ISBN:9781137281814