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Vico

The First New Science

Vico( )
Editor: Pompa, Leon
Author: Vico, Giambattista
Series title:Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought Ser.
ISBN:978-0-521-38290-8
Publication Date:Jul 2002
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $127.00
Book Description:

The First New Science gives a clear account of the basic theme of Vico's mature philosophy. In it, he explores the question of whether philosophical theories can ever be more than an intellectual expression of the underlying beliefs of an age. Accompanied by a glossary, bibliography, chronology of Vico's life and expository introduction.

Book Details
Pages:368
Detailed Subjects: Philosophy / Individual Philosophers
Philosophy / General
History / Historiography
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.46 x 8.424 x 0.936 Inches
Book Weight:1.37 Pounds
Author Biography
Vico, Giambattista (Editor)
Giambattista Vico was born in Naples, Italy on June 23, 1668. He attended Jesuit schools and was self-taught. He was the professor of rhetoric at the University of Naples. He was a philosopher of cultural history and law, who is considered a forerunner of cultural anthropology. His works include New Science, On the Study Methods of Our Time, On the Ancient Wisdom of the Italians Unearthed from the Origins of the Latin Language, and Universal Law. He died on January 23, 1744.

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