Libro Reading Lucretius in the Renaissance en epub y pdf

Ada Palmers Reading Lucretius in the Renaissance delves into the transformative impact of Lucretiuss De Rerum Natura on Renaissance thought. By analyzing marginalia in manuscripts and printed books, Palmer reveals how 16th-century scholars, driven by a passion for classical literature, reintroduced Epicurean atomism into intellectual discourse. This revival of Lucretian ideas, which challenged Christian doctrines by offering a naturalistic explanation of the universe, laid the groundwork for the scientific revolution. Palmers work highlights the subtle yet profound ways in which Renaissance readers, including figures like Machiavelli and Montaigne, navigated the tension between pagan philosophy and Christian theology, ultimately reshaping Europes intellectual landscape.

Publicado en: 2025