The Renaissance Conscience (Paperback)

Harald E. Braun

ISBN 10: 1444335669 / ISBN 13: 9781444335668

Published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken, 2011

About this Item

Paperback. This book presents one of the first studies of the Renaissance notion of conscience, through examining theological manuals, legal treatises, letters and other sources of the period. Represents one of the few modern studies exploring developments in scholastic and Renaissance notions of conscienceSynthesizes literary, theological and historical approachesPresents case studies from England and the Hispanic World that reveal shared traditions, strategies, and conclusions regarding moral uncertaintySheds new light on the crises of conscience of ordinary people, as well as prominent individuals such as Thomas MoreOffers new research on the ways practical theologians in England, Spain, and France participated in political debate and interacted with secular counsellors and princes The Renaissance Conscience presents one of the first modern studies to explore the variety of ways in which people during the Renaissance conversed with - and let themselves be guided by - their conscience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781444335668

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Renaissance Conscience (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Hoboken
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1444335669
• ISBN 13: 9781444335668
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This book presents one of the first studies of the Renaissance notion of conscience, through examining theological manuals, legal treatises, letters and other sources of the period.

• Represents one of the few modern studies exploring developments in scholastic and Renaissance notions of conscience
• Synthesizes literary, theological and historical approaches
• Presents case studies from England and the Hispanic World that reveal shared traditions, strategies, and conclusions regarding moral uncertainty
• Sheds new light on the crises of conscience of ordinary people, as well as prominent individuals such as Thomas More
• Offers new research on the ways practical theologians in England, Spain, and France participated in political debate and interacted with secular counsellors and princes

About the Author

Harald E. Braun is Lecturer in European History (1300-1700) at the University of Liverpool. His publications include Juan de Mariana SJ (1535-1624) and Early Modern Spanish Political Thought (2007).

Edward Vallance is Reader in Early Modern History at London's Roehampton University. His most recent publication is A Radical History of Britain: Visionaries, Rebels and Revolutionaries, the Men and Women Who Fought for Our Freedoms (2009).