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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of French skepticism during the Renaissance, a period of intellectual ferment and cultural rebirth. The author meticulously examines the lives and ideas of prominent thinkers, tracing the evolution of their skepticism from its roots in classical antiquity to its impact on French philosophy and culture. The book explores how French skepticism differed from its Italian counterpart, emphasizing the unique historical and social contexts that shaped its development. You'll learn about the influence of the Troubadours, the impact of the Languedoc crusade, and the role of feudalism in shaping French intellectual life. Through in-depth analyses of figures like Montaigne, Rabelais, and Pascal, the author illuminates the diverse forms of skepticism, ranging from the radical Pyrrhonism of Montaigne to the more methodical academic skepticism of Descartes. You'll discover how these thinkers challenged established dogma, embraced doubt as a means of inquiry, and explored the limits of human knowledge. The book offers a rich and nuanced exploration of this pivotal period in French intellectual history, revealing how skepticism served as a catalyst for intellectual liberation and a driving force behind the Renaissance's enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334282805_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334282805
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334282805
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 432 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 28117992/2
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