The Cambridge Platonists by H. Stanley Redgrove is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical movement known as the Cambridge Platonists. The book traces the origins of this movement from the early 17th century, when a group of scholars at Cambridge University began to explore the works of Plato and other ancient Greek philosophers. Redgrove examines the key figures of the movement, including Ralph Cudworth, Henry More, and John Smith, and their contributions to the development of Platonism in England. He also ...
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The Cambridge Platonists by H. Stanley Redgrove is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical movement known as the Cambridge Platonists. The book traces the origins of this movement from the early 17th century, when a group of scholars at Cambridge University began to explore the works of Plato and other ancient Greek philosophers. Redgrove examines the key figures of the movement, including Ralph Cudworth, Henry More, and John Smith, and their contributions to the development of Platonism in England. He also explores the relationship between the Cambridge Platonists and other philosophical and religious movements of the time, such as Puritanism and the scientific revolution.The book delves into the Cambridge Platonists' ideas on topics such as the nature of God, the soul, and the relationship between reason and faith. Redgrove also examines their views on ethics, politics, and the natural world.Overall, The Cambridge Platonists provides a detailed and insightful look at a significant philosophical movement in English history, and its enduring influence on Western thought.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Bygone Beliefs Being a Series of Excursions in the Byways of Thought, by H. Stanley Redgrove. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101568.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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