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LoC No.: 14004977

Uniform Title: La filosofia di Giambattista Vico. English

Title: The Philosophy of Giambattista Vico

Note: Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Philosophy of Giambattista Vico" by Benedetto Croce is a scholarly exposition on the philosophical ideas of Giambattista Vico, written in the early 20th century. The book explores Vico's critique of Cartesian thought, emphasizing the importance of history, language, imagination, and the moral sciences. Croce aims to provide a fresh interpretation of Vico's contributions to philosophy, asserting their relevance to modern thought. The opening of the work establishes the framework for an in-depth analysis of Vico's philosophy, particularly his criticism of Descartes' reliance on mathematical reasoning as the highest form of knowledge. Instead, Vico advocates for a recognition of knowledge rooted in human experience and history ("verum ipsum factum"). He introduces the concept that true understanding of human affairs arises from the acknowledgment that humans create the world they seek to understand, and thus possess a unique perspective that divine knowledge encompasses. This sets the stage for a broader discussion on how knowledge in the moral sciences, history, and even the arts can achieve greatness through their imaginative and constructive elements, opposing the more rigid frameworks of the Cartesian approach. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Croce, Benedetto, 1866-1952

Translator: Collingwood, R. G. (Robin George), 1889-1943

EBook No.: 52814

Published: Aug 15, 2016

Downloads: 153

Language: English

Subject: Vico, Giambattista, 1668-1744

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 14004977

Uniform Title: La filosofia di Giambattista Vico. English

Title: The Philosophy of Giambattista Vico

Note: Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (and FreeLitOrg online gains
some more weight, incl. free education worldwide: moocs,
educational resources,...)

Summary: "The Philosophy of Giambattista Vico" by Benedetto Croce is a scholarly exposition on the philosophical ideas of Giambattista Vico, written in the early 20th century. The book explores Vico's critique of Cartesian thought, emphasizing the importance of history, language, imagination, and the moral sciences. Croce aims to provide a fresh interpretation of Vico's contributions to philosophy, asserting their relevance to modern thought. The opening of the work establishes the framework for an in-depth analysis of Vico's philosophy, particularly his criticism of Descartes' reliance on mathematical reasoning as the highest form of knowledge. Instead, Vico advocates for a recognition of knowledge rooted in human experience and history ("verum ipsum factum"). He introduces the concept that true understanding of human affairs arises from the acknowledgment that humans create the world they seek to understand, and thus possess a unique perspective that divine knowledge encompasses. This sets the stage for a broader discussion on how knowledge in the moral sciences, history, and even the arts can achieve greatness through their imaginative and constructive elements, opposing the more rigid frameworks of the Cartesian approach. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Croce, Benedetto, 1866-1952

Translator: Collingwood, R. G. (Robin George), 1889-1943

EBook No.: 52814

Published: Aug 15, 2016

Downloads: 153

Language: English

Subject: Vico, Giambattista, 1668-1744

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.