The first book to explore the role of images in philosophical thought and teaching in the early modern periodDelving into the intersections between artistic images and philosophical knowledge in Europe from the late sixteenth to the early eighteenth centuries; The Art of Philosophy shows that the making and study of visual art functioned as important methods of philosophical thinking and instruction. From frontispieces of books to monumental prints created by philosophers in collaboration with renowned artists; Susanna Berger examines visual representations of philosophy and overturns prevailing assumptions about the limited function of the visual in European intellectual history.Rather than merely illustrating already existing philosophical concepts; visual images generated new knowledge for both Aristotelian thinkers and anti-Aristotelians; such as Descartes and Hobbes. Printmaking and drawing played a decisive role in discoveries that led to a move away from the authority of Aristotle in the seventeenth century. Berger interprets visual art from printed books; student lecture notebooks; alba amicorum (friendship albums); broadsides; and paintings; and examines the work of such artists as Pietro Testa; Leacute;onard Gaultier; Abraham Bosse; Duuml;rer; and Rembrandt. In particular; she focuses on the rise and decline of the "plural image;" a genre that was popular among early modern philosophers. Plural images brought multiple images together on the same page; often in order to visualize systems of logic; metaphysics; natural philosophy; or moral philosophy.Featuring previously unpublished prints and drawings from the early modern period and lavish gatefolds; The Art of Philosophy reveals the essential connections between visual commentary and philosophical thought.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Mr. Peters DreamBy JMackArthur Miller is arguably the greatest American playwright. In his later years. Miller wrote less publicized works that seemed to reflect a sense of lament in old age. This particular play fits that standard.Mr. Peters is caught in an apparent dream in which he is unsure if he or others are awake. In the dream. he encounters his wife. his daughter. his daughters boyfriend. as well as his long dead brother and mistress. Adele. a seemingly unimportant background character. represents the darker fringes of the big city the characters inhabit. Mr. Peters is caught between the past and the present in his explorations of his feelings and actions of the past. The story ends on a rather uncomfortble note as the husband of his mistress apparently discovers her infidelity. Which leads Peters to turn to his daughter who is apparently unsure of the father of her baby and console her. This brings to mind the haunting line from page 26. "A man who betrays his wife will betray his country.The story is strange at times yet is very witty about the evolution of society. There are some great one-liners in this brief tale. Miller fans are certain to enjoy this oddity.0 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Hello!By Reet KaasikI havent read this book.would You please help me buy one!!!
