Unity and Reform: Selected Writings (Classic Reprint)

Nicholas de Cusa

ISBN 10: 1334585717 / ISBN 13: 9781334585715

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and works of a prominent 15th-century philosopher and theologian. It explores the intellectual and religious landscape of the late Middle Ages, a period marked by significant transitions and challenges to the established order. The author situates the philosopher's ideas within the context of the waning influence of feudalism, the rise of humanism, and the ongoing debates surrounding church authority and reform. The book examines the philosopher's unique synthesis of diverse influences, including nominalist theology, conciliarism, and the burgeoning spirit of human progress. It highlights his contributions to various fields, such as metaphysics, astronomy, and political thought. Central themes include the limitations of human reason in grasping ultimate truth, the quest for divine immediacy, and the harmonious interplay between unity and diversity in both the cosmos and the Church. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the philosopher's enduring relevance, offering valuable insights into the complexities of faith, knowledge, and the human search for meaning in a changing world. The philosopher's intellectual journey serves as both a pattern and a warning, reminding us of the ongoing need for balance between reason and revelation, contemplation and action, and the individual and the community. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781334585715_0

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Title: Unity and Reform: Selected Writings (Classic...

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

Book Type: print-on-demand item

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Excerpt from Unity and Reform

Sincere thanks are extended the publishers concerned for per mission to reprint selections from the books Of Learned I gnar ance and The Vision of God. The publisher of the former book is Routledge Kegan Paul, Ltd., London, and it was issued in 1954. The Frederick Ungar Co. Of New York published The Vision of God in 1 960. The American rights to this book are held by E. P. Dutton Co., New York.