"This work is a full interpretation of Giambattista Vico's thought, based primarily on his major work, the New Science, and on his earlier Latin writings. It takes its beginning point from Vico's own claim that his conception of 'imaginative universals' is the 'master key' of his New Science. . . .Verene traces the notion of fantasia in Vico's writings, devoting a chapter each to Vico's interpretation of truth, imaginative universals, memory, science, rhetoric, and wisdom and barbarism." New Vico Studies
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"This work is a full interpretation of Giambattista Vico's thought, based primarily on his major work, the New Science, and on his earlier...
Giambattista Vico, the Italian philosopher, lived from 1668 to 1744. His New Science is gradually being re-established as one of the most significant humanist achievements since the Renaissance and the greatest work of Italian philosophy. This book represents an attempt to provide a comprehensive science of human society by decoding the history, mythology and law of the ancient world.
Giambattista Vico, the Italian philosopher, lived from 1668 to 1744. His New Science is gradually being re-established as one of the most significant ...
This volume comprises a new critical edition of Vico's original Latin text and a faithful translation of this early work on metaphysics. Robert Miner's introduction offers valuable guidance in understanding this challenging text and assessing its significance.
This volume comprises a new critical edition of Vico's original Latin text and a faithful translation of this early work on metaphysics. Robert Min...
