Gasparo Contarini was the first to write a critique of the treatise On the Immortality of the Soul by his teacher Pietro Pomponazzi. The future Cardinal claims that the human soul can be perfected during life with the body and that it is philosophically sound – and not only an article of faith – that the soul is immortal.
This book provides an alternative understanding to Machiavelli's Renaissance Italy.
The book is a rare facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, highlighting its cultural significance. While it may exhibit imperfections typical of older texts, such as marks and notations, the reprint aims to preserve and promote the literature's integrity. This commitment ensures that readers have access to high-quality editions that remain faithful to the original, making it a valuable addition for those interested in historical literature.