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by J. Lewis McIntyre (Author)
Giordano Bruno by J. Lewis McIntyre is a comprehensive biography of the Italian philosopher, theologian, and astronomer who lived in the 16th century. The book explores his life, beliefs, and ideas, and sheds light on his contributions to the fields of science, philosophy, and religion. The book begins by introducing Bruno's early life and education in Naples, where he joined the Dominican Order at the age of 15. It then follows his journey as he travels across Europe, engaging with scholars and intellectuals, and developing his own unique worldview. McIntyre delves into Bruno's controversial ideas, including his rejection of Aristotelian philosophy, his belief in the infinity of the universe, and his advocacy for the Copernican model of the solar system. The book also examines the political and religious context of Bruno's time, including the Inquisition and the Protestant Reformation, and how these factors influenced his life and work. It explores his conflicts with the Catholic Church, which ultimately led to his imprisonment, trial, and execution for heresy. Overall, Giordano Bruno provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most fascinating figures of the Renaissance period, and offers insights into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the time.This volume attempts to do justice to a philosopher who has hardly received the consideration he deserves. He is recognized by the more liberal-minded among Italians as the greatest and most daring thinker their country has produced. He has been recognized as the prophet, if not as the actual founder, of modern philosophy, and as one of the earliest apostles of freedom of thought and of speech in modern times. Part I of the book covers the life of Bruno; Part II his philosophy. Sources of the Philosophy; Foundations of Knowledge; Infinite Universe�������The Mirror of God; Nature and the Living Worlds; The Last and the Least Things: Atoms and Soul-Monads; Practical Philosophy of Bruno; Higher Life; Positive Religions and the Religion of Philosophy; Bruno in the History of Philosophy.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.
