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The Debate Over the Origin of Genius During the Italian Renaissance

The Debate Over the Origin of Genius During the Italian Renaissance The Theories of Supernatural Frenzy and Natural Melancholy in Accord and in Conflict on the Threshold of the Scientific Revolution - Brill's Studies in Intellectual History

Hardback (13 Dec 2001)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This study explores a prominent Italian Renaissance theme, the origin of genius, revealing how the coalescence of a Platonic theory of divine frenzy and an Aristotelian theory of melancholy genius eventually disintegrated under the force of late Renaissance events.

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Founded in 1683, Brill is a publishing house with a rich history and a strong international focus. The company's head office is in Leiden, (The Netherlands) with a branch office in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Brill's publications focus on the Humanities and Social Sciences, International Law and selected areas in the Sciences.

Book information

ISBN: 9789004123625
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 506
Weight: 1048g
Height: 245mm
Width: 167mm
Spine width: 38mm