The Life and Teachings of Giordano Bruno

""The Life and Teachings of Giordano Bruno"" is a biography and philosophical exploration of the life and ideas of the Italian philosopher and astronomer Giordano Bruno. Written by John Turnbull and Robert Coulson, the book delves into Bruno's early life as a Dominican friar, his travels throughout Europe, and his eventual imprisonment and execution for heresy by the Roman Catholic Church. Throughout the book, Turnbull and Coulson examine Bruno's philosophical and scientific ideas, including his belief in an infinite universe and the plurality of worlds, as well as his rejection of traditional Christian teachings. They also explore Bruno's influence on later thinkers such as Galileo and Descartes, and his place in the history of science and philosophy. ""The Life and Teachings of Giordano Bruno"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and ideas of one of the most controversial and influential thinkers of the Renaissance era, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy.1913. Philosopher, martyr, mystic 1548-1600. Bruno lived and died the apostle of the ever new and ever old religion, that of spiritual insight. Throughout his writings, the student will see that his love of the good is identified with the highest kind of speculative philosophy. The author presents this little book as a tribute to the noble memory of a noble martyr.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.

Author: Coulson Turnbill
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 106
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9781169108578

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