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Vico

The First New Science

Vico( )
Editor: Pompa, Leon
Contribution by: Geuss, Raymond
Skinner, Quentin
Author: Vico, Giambattista
Series title:Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought Ser.
ISBN:978-0-521-38726-2
Publication Date:Jul 2002
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $41.99
Book Description:

Vico's First New Science gives a clear account of the basic theme of his mature philosophy. This 2002 Cambridge Texts edition is the first complete English translation of the 1725 text, and is accompanied by a glossary, bibliography, chronology of Vico's life and expository introduction.

Book Details
Pages:368
Detailed Subjects: Philosophy / Individual Philosophers
Philosophy / General
History / Historiography
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.357 x 8.385 x 0.897 Inches
Book Weight:1.078 Pounds
Author Biography
Vico, Giambattista (Editor)
Giambattista Vico was born in Naples, Italy on June 23, 1668. He attended Jesuit schools and was self-taught. He was the professor of rhetoric at the University of Naples. He was a philosopher of cultural history and law, who is considered a forerunner of cultural anthropology. His works include New Science, On the Study Methods of Our Time, On the Ancient Wisdom of the Italians Unearthed from the Origins of the Latin Language, and Universal Law. He died on January 23, 1744.

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