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This collection of twelve essays by John Monfasani explores the dynamic interactions between Greek emigres, Italian humanists, and Latin scholastics during the 15th century Renaissance. The work opens with an assessment of Greek migration to Italy, then examines specific intellectual movements including John Argyropoulos' Averroism, Nicholas of Cusa's Greek translation abilities, Marsilio Ficino's role in the Plato-Aristotle debate, and the notable absence of Ockhamists in Renaissance Italian thought. Theodore Gaza features prominently throughout, with detailed analysis of his contributions as a translator, teacher, and philosopher. These interconnected studies reveal how cultural and philosophical exchange shaped Renaissance intellectual life, offering scholarly insight into how classical learning was recovered, transmitted, and adapted during this pivotal period of European thought and scholarship.

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Twelve comprehensive essays by John Monfasani examining Greek and Latin intellectual interactions in 15th-century Italy.

Detailed analysis of Theodore Gaza's roles as translator, teacher, and philosopher in Renaissance Italy.

Explores John Argyropoulos' Averroism and his influence on Renaissance Italian scholasticism.

Examines Nicholas of Cusa's capacity to translate Greek and his philosophical contributions.

Assesses Marsilio Ficino's position in the Plato-Aristotle controversy and humanist philosophy.

Investigates the absence of Ockhamists in Renaissance Italy and its implications for intellectual history.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0860789519
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 17 September 2004
Listed Since: 13 February 2007

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