The Revival Of Antique Philosophy In The Renaissance

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"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.

subjects: Literature, history and criticism,  Humanism,  LITERARY CRITICISM / Renaissance,  LITERARY CRITICISM / European / General,  Wit and humor in literature,  Philosophy, Ancient, in literature,  PHILOSOPHY / Aesthetics,  History and criticism,  Renaissance Aesthetics,  European literature,  Wit and humor,  BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY,  Literary,  Renaissance,  Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800,  Literature,  Ancient Philosophy,  Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500