Giordano Bruno and the Hermetic Tradition by Frances A. Yates (English) Paperbac

Description: Giordano Bruno and the Hermetic Tradition by Frances A. Yates Emphasizing the primary importance of Hermetism in Renaissance thought, Yates demonstrates that Bruno was at once a rational philospher and a magician - burned at the stake - with an unorthodox religious message. Her acclaimed study gives an overview not only of Renaissance humanism but of its interplay - and conflict - with magic and occult practices. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Placing Bruno—both advanced philosopher and magician burned at the stake—in the Hermetic tradition, Yatess acclaimed study gives an overview not only of Renaissance humanism but of its interplay—and conflict—with magic and occult practices. "Among those who have explored the intellectual world of the sixteenth century no one in England can rival Miss Yates. Wherever she looks, she illuminates. Now she has looked on Bruno. This brilliant book takes time to digest, but it is an intellectual adventure to read it. Historians of ideas, of religion, and of science will study it. Some of them, after reading it, will have to think again. . . . For Miss Yates has put Bruno, for the first time, in his tradition, and has shown what that tradition was."—Hugh Trevor-Roper, New Statesman"A decisive contribution to the understanding of Giordano Bruno, this book will probably remove a great number of misrepresentations that still plague the tormented figure of the Nolan prophet."—Giorgio de Santillana, American Historical Review"Yatess book is an important addition to our knowledge of Giordano Bruno. But it is even more important, I think, as a step toward understanding the unity of the sixteenth century."—J. Bronowski, New York Review of Books Author Biography Frances A. Yates (1899-1981) was Reader in the History of the Renaissance at the University of London. Her other books include "Giordano Bruno and the Hermetic Tradition," also published by the University of Chicago Press. Table of Contents Preface Abbreviations I. Hermes Trismegistus II. Ficinos Pimander and the Asclepius III. Hermes Trismegistus and Magic IV. Ficinos Natural Magic V. Pico della Mirandola and Cabalist Magic VI. Pseudo-Dionysius and the Theology of a Christian Magus VII. Cornelius Agrippas Survey of Renaissance Magic VIII. Renaissance Magic and Science IX. Against Magic: (1)Theological Objections; (2) The Humanist Tradition X. Religious Hermetism in the Sixteenth Century XI. Giordano Bruno: First Visit to Paris XII. Giordano Bruno in England: The Hermetic Reform XIII. Giordano Bruno in England: The Hermetic Philosophy XIV. Giordano Bruno and the Cabala XV. Giordano Bruno: Heroic Enthusiast and Elizabethan XVI. Giordano Bruno: Second Visit to Paris XVII. Giordano Bruno in Germany XVIII. Giordano Bruno: Last Published Work XIX. Giordano Bruno: Return to Italy XX. Giordano Bruno and Tommaso Campanella XXI. After Hermes Trismegistus was Dated XXII. Hermes Trismegistus and the Fludd Controversies Index Details ISBN0226950077 Short Title GIORDANO BRUNO & THE HERMETIC Pages 480 Language English ISBN-10 0226950077 ISBN-13 9780226950075 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1991 Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Edition New edition DOI 10.1604/9780226950075 UK Release Date 1991-02-26 NZ Release Date 1991-02-26 US Release Date 1991-02-26 Author Frances A. Yates Publisher The University of Chicago Press Publication Date 1991-02-26 DEWEY 135.45092 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1991-02-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130447289;

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