Unity Reform Selected Writings by Nicholas Cusa (10 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Larger, heavy book, quality brown cloth, very bright gilt lettering at top front and spine, 260 pages. Heavy ink underlining and some notes from pp. 57-116. Very Good.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Hbk, 260pp no dj as issued an unread copy excellent clean tight unmarked as new.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. A Good copy (owner's name) in brown cloth lettered in gold, in a Good dust jacket with several short tears, and small chips at the tips of the spine and flap folds. Tanning at the top edge of the text block. Pencil underlining and marginalia in a late chapter. (Not ex-library.). Book.

Paperback. Condition: New. 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. print-on-demand item.

Full Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. FIRST EDITION, first printing. Original full brown cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on the spine. Jacket is not price clipped. No previous owners' names, not exlibrary. Overall an EXCELLENT book in an EXCELLENT dust jacket. A good gift. Photos available upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.