Pietro Pomponazzi On Incantations

By Lynn Thorndike

Book Overview

Pietro Pomponazzi On Incantations is a book written by Lynn Thorndike that provides a comprehensive analysis and translation of the work of the Italian philosopher Pietro Pomponazzi. Pomponazzi was a prominent figure in the Renaissance period and his work focused on the relationship between philosophy and magic. In this book, Thorndike presents Pomponazzi's views on incantations, which are spells or chants that are believed to have magical powers. Pomponazzi argued that incantations were not effective because they relied on superstition rather than natural causes. He believed that the power of magic was illusory and that it was important to rely on reason and observation to understand the world. Thorndike provides a detailed analysis of Pomponazzi's arguments and situates his work within the broader context of Renaissance philosophy. This book is an important resource for scholars of Renaissance philosophy, magic, and intellectual history.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The History of Magic and Experimental Science Part 9, by Lynn Thorndike. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766143139.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: 1425373607
• ISBN13: 9781425373603
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"