Renaissance Philosophy

The Renaissance has long been recognized as a brilliant moment in the development of Western civilization. Little attention has been devoted however to the distinct contribution of philosophy to Renaissance culture. This volume introduces the reader to the philosophy written read taught and debated during the period traditionally credited with the revival of learning. Beginning with original sources still largely inaccessible to most readers and drawing on a wide range of secondary studies the author examines the relation of Renaissance philosophy to humanism and the universities the impact of rediscovered ancient sources the recovery of Plato and the Neoplatonists and the evolving ascendancy of Aristotle. <em>Renaissance Philosophy</em> also explores the original contributions of major figures including Bruni Valla Ficino Pico della Mirandola Pomponazzi Machiavelli More Vitoria Montaigne Bruno and Camapanella.