Atoms, Pneuma, and Tranquillity by Margaret J Osler

Atoms, Pneuma, and Tranquillity by Margaret J Osler

This volume examines the influence that Epicureanism and Stoicism, two philosophies of nature and human nature articulated during classical times, exerted on the development of European thought to the Enlightenment. Although the influence of these philosophies has often been noted in certain areas, such as the influence of Stoicism on the development of Christian thought and the influence of Epicureanism on modern materialism, the chapters in this volume contribute a new awareness of the degree to which these philosophies and their continued interaction informed European intellectual life well into early modern times. The influence of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophies in the areas of literature, philosophy, theology, and science are considered. Many thinkers continue to perceive these philosophies as significant alternatives for understanding the human and natural worlds. Having become incorporated into the canon of philosophical alternatives, Epicureanism and Stoicism continued to exert identifiable influences on scientific and philosophical thought at least until the middle of the eighteenth century.

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Osler, Margaret J.: - John Hedley Brooke is Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion, University of Oxford. Margaret J. Osler is professor of history at University of Calgary. Jitse M. van der Meer if professor of biology and philosophy at Redeemer University College.

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ISBN 13	9780521400480
ISBN 10	0521400481
Title	Atoms, Pneuma, and Tranquillity
Author	Margaret J Osler
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	1991-08-30
Number of pages	320
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