Renaissance Concepts Of Method - Hardcover

Gilbert, Neal Ward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1258444658 ISBN 13: 9781258444655

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012

Synopsis

The book ""Renaissance Concepts of Method"" by Neal Ward Gilbert is a comprehensive exploration of the methods and approaches used by prominent thinkers during the Renaissance era. The author delves into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the period, examining the ways in which scholars and philosophers sought to understand the world around them.Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, Gilbert examines the concept of method as it evolved during the Renaissance, exploring the work of thinkers such as Francis Bacon, Galileo Galilei, and Rene Descartes. He also considers the influence of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers on Renaissance thought, and the impact of the printing press on the dissemination of new ideas.Throughout the book, Gilbert emphasizes the importance of method as a tool for understanding and interpreting the natural world. He argues that the Renaissance was a pivotal moment in the history of scientific inquiry, as scholars began to develop new methods for observing, measuring, and testing hypotheses.Overall, ""Renaissance Concepts of Method"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual landscape of one of the most important periods in human history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, or intellectual thought.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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258444658
• ISBN 13: 9781258444655
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 280