The Revival Of Antique Philosophy In The Renaissance
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan; Palgrave Macmillan; Springer
Published: 2012
Number of pages: 281
ISBN-13: 9781137281814
Description: "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"--Provided by publisher.

"This book analyzes the revival of antique phylosophy in the Renaissance as a literary preoccupation informed by wit"--Provided by publisher.