The theological origins of modernity

The nominalist revolution and the origin of modernity -- Petrarch and the invention of individuality -- Humanism and the apotheosis of man -- Luther and the storm of faith -- The contradictions of premodernity -- Descartes' path to truth -- Hobbes' fearful wisdom -- The contradictions of e...

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Authors: Gillespie, Michael A. (Author) ; Gillespie, Michael Allen (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Chicago, Ill. [u.a.] University of Chicago Press c2008
In:Year: 2008
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Philosophy / Religion / The Modern / Intellectual history
Further subjects:B Philosophy, Modern
B Philosophy and religion
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Summary:The nominalist revolution and the origin of modernity -- Petrarch and the invention of individuality -- Humanism and the apotheosis of man -- Luther and the storm of faith -- The contradictions of premodernity -- Descartes' path to truth -- Hobbes' fearful wisdom -- The contradictions of enlightenment and the crisis of modernity
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0226293467