The theological origins of modernity
The nominalist revolution and the origin of modernity -- Petrarch and the invention of individuality -- Humanism and the apotheosis of man -- Luther and the storm of faith -- The contradictions of premodernity -- Descartes' path to truth -- Hobbes' fearful wisdom -- The contradictions of e...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chicago, Ill. [u.a.]
Univ. of Chicago Press
c2008
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| In: | Year: 2008 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Philosophy
/ Religion
/ The Modern
/ Intellectual history
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| Further subjects: | B
Philosophy, Modern
B Philosophy and religion |
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| Summary: | The nominalist revolution and the origin of modernity -- Petrarch and the invention of individuality -- Humanism and the apotheosis of man -- Luther and the storm of faith -- The contradictions of premodernity -- Descartes' path to truth -- Hobbes' fearful wisdom -- The contradictions of enlightenment and the crisis of modernity |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | XIII, 386 S., 23cm |
| ISBN: | 0226293467 |