This Renaissance thinker became famed for his bold proposal to defend nine hundred theses on religion, philosophy, and natural philosophy. His celebrated "Oration on the Dignity of Man," considered the "Manifesto of the Renaissance," delves into profound questions about humanity's place in the cosmos. This foundational text of Renaissance humanism champions the potential of the human spirit. His legacy lies in his vision of humanity as a free agent capable of self-determination.
The Oration by philosopher Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494), to which later editors added the subtitle On the Dignity of Man, is the most famous text written in Italy at the height of the Renaissance. The Life of Giovanni by Gianfrancesco Pico, his nephew, is the only contemporary account of the philosopher's brief and astonishing career.
A new translation of Pico della Mirandola's most famous work, with extensive notes and commentary.
Reflecting the broad range of interests of a major Renaissance philosopher and his distinctive brand of syncretism, this title offers three central works of Pico's in their entirety.