Pietro Pomponazzi On Incantations - Lynn Thorndike - Bog

The book ""Pietro Pomponazzi On Incantations"" by Lynn Thorndike is a comprehensive study of the work of the Italian philosopher and scholar, Pietro Pomponazzi. Pomponazzi was a prominent figure in the Renaissance period and his work on incantations was widely influential in his time. The book provides a detailed analysis of Pomponazzi's theories on incantations, which he believed were a form of magic that could be used to manipulate the natural world. Pomponazzi's ideas were controversial in his time, as they challenged the prevailing religious and philosophical beliefs of the day. Thorndike's book explores the historical context in which Pomponazzi's work was produced, as well as the intellectual and cultural influences that shaped his ideas. The book also examines the reception of Pomponazzi's work, both in his own time and in later periods, and its impact on the development of modern science and philosophy. Overall, ""Pietro Pomponazzi On Incantations"" is a fascinating study of one of the most important thinkers of the Renaissance period and his contributions to the development of modern thought. It will be of interest to scholars and students of philosophy, history, and the history of science.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The History of Magic and Experimental Science Part 9, by Lynn Thorndike. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766143139.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.