First ever editions of texts on the elements from Pomponazzi's lectures on De coelo, De sensu, Meteorologica and De generatione et corruptione.

In medieval and early modern natural philosophy, very few issues were as controversial as the nature of the elements. From the thirteenth up until the sixteenth century, European thinkers discussed this problem with growing interest. Defining the nature of the elements was key to deciphering the very structure of the universe and the essence of things. Along with five primary texts, here edited for the first time, this book discusses one of the most original contributions to this debate, that of Renaissance philosopher Pietro Pomponazzi (d. 1525). Pomponazzi's account, developed in university lectures, holds significance for two reasons. First, it provides a thorough description of the most influential doctrines on the elements presented by medieval scholars, opening a window onto three hundred years of prior discussions on the topic. Second, Pomponazzi also develops his own views on the issue, explicitly defining them as 'heretical' to emphasise his departure from all opinions expressed before him.

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About the Author
Luca Burzelli is postdoctoral researcher in History of Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy of the University of Siegen, and member of the De Wulf-Mansion Centre at the KU Leuven. He received the Thomas Ricklin International Award 2024 for his book 'Pietro Pomponazzi and the Renaissance Theory of the Elements: A Study with Editions of Unpublished Texts'.

Awards
Winner of Thomas Ricklin International Award 2024 2024.



Book Information
ISBN 9789462704152
Author Luca Burzelli
Format Hardback
Page Count 335
Imprint Leuven University Press
Publisher Leuven University Press
Weight(grams) 907g