Rhetoric and philosophy in Renaissance humanism : the union of eloquence and wisdom, Petrarch to Valla / Jerrold E. Seigel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seigel, Jerrold E., author.

Series:

Princeton legacy library.

Princeton Legacy Library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rhetoric, Renaissance.

Philosophy, Renaissance.

Humanists.

Humanism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 1968.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The combination of rhetoric and philosophy appeared in the ancient world through Cicero, and revived as an ideal in the Renaissance. By a careful and precise analysis of the views of four major humanists-Petrarch, Salutati, Bruni, and Valla-Professor Seigel seeks to establish that they were first of all professional rhetoricians, completely committed to the relation between philosophy and rhetoric. He then explores the broader problem of the "external history" of humanism, and reopens basic questions about Renaissance culture. He departs from the views held by such scholars as Hans Baron and Lauro Martines and expands the conclusions suggested by Paul Oskar Kristeller. The result is a stimulating, controversial study that rejects some of the claims made for the humanists and indicates achievements and limitations. Originally published in 1968.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Contents:

Front matter

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

PART ONE. PHILOSOPHY AND THE HUMANIST DEFENSE OF RHETORIC

CHAPTER I. RHETORIC AND PHILOSOPHY : THE CICERONIAN MODEL

CHAPTER II. IDEALS OF ELOQUENCE AND SILENCE IN PETRARCH

CHAPTER III. WISDOM AND ELOQUENCE IN SALUTATI , AND THE " PETRARCH CONTROVERSY" OF 1405-1406

CHAPTER IV. LEONARDO BRUNI AND THE NEW ARISTOTLE

CHAPTER V. LORENZO VALLA AND THE SUBORDINATION OF PHILOSOPHY TO RHETORIC

PART TWO SOME CONTEXTS OF PETRARCHIAN HUMANISM

CHAPTER VI. RHETORIC AND PHILOSOPHY IN MEDIEVAL CULTURE

CHAPTER VII. FROM THE DICTATORES TO THE HUMANISTS

CHAPTER VIII. THE INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL SETTING OF THE HUMANIST MOVEMENT

CONCLUSION

INDEX

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780691649221

0691649227

9781400878826

1400878829

OCLC:

968248497