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The debate over the origin of genius during the Italian Renaissance : the theories of supernatural frenzy and natural melancholy in accord and in conflict on the treshold of the scientific revolution / by Noel L. Brann.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Brann, Noel L., author.
- Series:
- Brill's studies in intellectual history ; Volume 107.
- Brill's Studies in Intellectual History, 0920-8607 ; Volume 107
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Genius--Italy--History.
- Genius.
- Renaissance.
- Italy--Intellectual life.
- Italy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (512 pages) : illustrations.
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden, The Netherlands ; Boston, [Massachusetts] ; Koln, [Germany] : Brill, 2002.
- Summary:
- This study explores a prominent Italian Renaissance theme, the origin of genius, revealing how the coalescence of a Platonic theory of divine frenzy and an Aristotelian theory of melancholy genius eventually disintegrated under the force of late Renaissance events.
- Contents:
- Preliminary Material / Noel L. Brann
- Introduction / Noel L. Brann
- Chapter One: The Seeding Of A Theory Of Melancholy Genius: The Medical, Theological, And Humanist Legacies / Noel L. Brann
- Chapter Two: The Platonic Revival And The Philosophical Flowering Of A Theory Of Melancholy Genius / Noel L. Brann
- Chapter Three: The Aristotelian And Skeptical Revivals And Their Disintegrative Impact On The Ficinian Genial Theory / Noel L. Brann
- Chapter Four: Persisting Obstacles To A Theory Of Melancholy Genius In The Later Renaissance / Noel L. Brann
- Chapter Five: The Late Renaissance Vogue Of Melancholy Genius: The Literary, Art, Occult And Philosophical Strains / Noel L. Brann
- Chapter Six: The Problem Of Melancholy Genius On The Threshold Of The Scientific Revolution: The Completion Of The Philosophical Dissolution / Noel L. Brann
- Chapter Seven: Conclusion / Noel L. Brann
- Bibliography / Noel L. Brann
- Index Of Names / Noel L. Brann.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 90-04-24760-2
- OCLC:
- 50418586
- Publisher Number:
- 10.1163/9789004247604 DOI
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