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Galileo and the Epistemology of Anatomy
Starting from the examination of a passage of the Dialogo sopra i massimi sistemi del mondo that has been largely ignored by the scholarship, in this paper I want to reveal the true nature of Galileo’s epistemology in terms of its epistemic ideal, that is that theory is capable of providing true and certain knowledge … Continue reading
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This book explores the intellectual world of Francesco Robortello, one of the most prominent scholars of the Italian Renaissance. From poetics to rhetoric, philology to history, topics to ethics, Robortello revolutionized the field of humanities through innovative interpretations of ancient texts and with a genius that was architectural in scope. He was highly esteemed by … Continue reading
Kant and Aristotle reassesses the prevailing understanding of Kant as an anti-Aristotelian philosopher. Taking epistemology, logic, and methodology to be the key disciplines through which Kant’s transcendental philosophy stood as an independent form of philosophy, Marco Sgarbi shows that Kant drew important elements of his logic and metaphysical doctrines from Aristotelian ideas that were absent … Continue reading
Gives accurate and reliable summaries of the current state of research. It includes entries on philosophers, problems, terms, historical periods, subjects and the cultural context of Renaissance Philosophy. Furthermore, it covers Latin, Arabic, Jewish, Byzantine and vernacular philosophy, and includes entries on the cross-fertilization of these philosophical traditions. A unique feature of this encyclopedia is … Continue reading
Il libro introduce al problema dell’immortalità dell’anima in lingua volgare nel Rinascimento, portando alla luce lavori a stampa e mano- scritti no ad ora poco letti o studiati. Si tratta di un’indagine volta a determinare generi letterari, contesto di produzione e idee principali. Il volume adotta una prospettiva tipologica nella speranza di rendere giustizia all’inesauribile … Continue reading
Official webpage The books in this series discuss Aristotle’s ideas across different times, contexts, and authors by way of a variety of historical, literary, and philosophical approaches. Studying all facets of Aristotle’s thought, the series will offer new insights into language, logic, metaphysics, natural and moral philosophy, as well as cover all corners of the … Continue reading
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