The Marriage Of Wit And Science, 1569-70 (1570)

By John Stephen Farmer

Book Overview

The Marriage of Wit and Science is a book written anonymously in 1569-70 and published in 1570. The book is a dialogue between two characters, Wit and Science, who debate the merits of their respective fields. Wit argues that his realm of knowledge, which includes rhetoric, poetry, and philosophy, is superior to Science's focus on mathematics and natural philosophy. Science, however, defends the importance of his field in understanding the physical world and advancing human knowledge.The book is notable for its use of allegory and personification, as well as its exploration of the relationship between different forms of knowledge. It also reflects the intellectual and cultural climate of the Renaissance, which saw a renewed interest in classical learning and an emphasis on humanism and individualism.Despite its anonymous authorship, The Marriage of Wit and Science was widely read and influential in its time. It continues to be studied today as an important work of Renaissance literature and a reflection of the intellectual debates of its era.Text Is Old English.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: 1163997102
• ISBN13: 9781163997109
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"