Giordano Bruno

By Leonardo Olschki

Book Overview

Giordano Bruno is a book that delves into the life and work of the Italian philosopher, theologian, and astronomer, Giordano Bruno. Written by Leonardo Olschki, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of Bruno's ideas, beliefs, and contributions to the fields of philosophy and science.The book begins with a detailed account of Bruno's early life, including his education and his entry into the Dominican Order. From there, it explores Bruno's travels throughout Europe, his encounters with various scholars and intellectuals, and his eventual break from the Church.Throughout the book, Olschki examines Bruno's philosophical and scientific ideas, including his belief in an infinite universe, his rejection of Aristotelian metaphysics, and his advocacy for the use of reason and observation in scientific inquiry. Olschki also explores Bruno's influence on later thinkers, including Galileo, Descartes, and Spinoza.Overall, Giordano Bruno is a rich and insightful exploration of one of the most important thinkers of the Renaissance. It provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Bruno's life and work, and offers valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural context of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163197998
• ISBN13: 9781163197998
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"