Marsilio ficino is widely recognized as a leader of the renaissance. Description of the book platonic theology, volume 5, books xvxvi i tatti renaissance library. The platonic theology is a visionary work and the philosophical masterpiece of marsilio ficino 14331499, the florentine scholarphilosophermagus who was. Marsilio ficinos relationship to the hermetic literary tradition has long. Ficino, marsilio internet encyclopedia of philosophy. The platonic theology is a visionary work and the philosophical masterpiece of marsilio ficino 14331499, the florentine scholarphilosophermagus who was largely responsible for the renaissance revival of plato. International society for neoplatonic studies directory of scholars, organization information, recent publications, conferences, journal articles. Books iiv the i tatti renaissance library ficino, marsilio, hankins, james, allen, michael j. Theologia platonica by marsilio ficino 5 editions first published in 1965 not in library. According to ficino, love is the desire for beauty, which is the image of the divine.
Allen and james hankins have brought their sixvolume edition and english translation of marsilio ficinos platonic theology to a close with the issuance of these two volumes, which are, again, fine additions to the i tatti renaissance library. Platonic theology, volume 1, books iiv the i tatti renaissance library. Marsilio ficino to the reader, that this book is allegorical and anagogical rather than dogmatic. Free 14day trial to any nook magazine or newspaper. Catholic encyclopedia 19marsilio ficino wikisource. Inspired to love, two peoplespecifically two men, for ficino did not consider women capable of.
Books 58 by marsilio ficino, translated by michael j. The platonic theology is a work consisting of eighteen books by marsilio ficino. Il filosofo, qui riprende il rapporto tra luno e il molteplice di plotino, interpretandolo in chiave cristiana. Nov 04, 20 a philosopher, philologist, physician, b. Theologia platonica is also known as the climax of ficinos philosophy of man. Marsilio ficino 143399 combined elements drawn from different. Ficino introduced the phrase platonic love, by which he meant a relationship that included both the physical and the spiritual. Five volumes are expected, so as to cover the whole ficino s work.
A student of the neoplatonic schools of plotinus and proclus, he. Principles of edition and general introduction are to be found in the first volume. Between 1469 and 1474 he composed his theologia platonica platonic theology. Allen, valery rees, martin davies this volume consists of 21 essays on marsilio ficino 143399, the florentine scholar, philosopher and priest who was the architect of renaissance platonism and whose longlasting influence on philosophy, love and music theory, medicine. Marsilio ficino on reminiscentia and the transmigration of souls in the middle of the eighteenth and last book of his platonic theology 1482, marsilio ficino makes a rather cryptic remark. The high priest of the renaissance marsilio ficino was one of the most famous and influential people of the italian renaissance yet today, he is hardly a footnote in history. Buy book of life by marsilio ficino online at alibris. Harvard university press platonic theology volume 3. In everything we pen, he says, we want to affirm, and others to affirm, only what may appear acceptable to a council of christian. Yet until now, his principal philosophical work, the platonic theology, has been unavailable in english. Marsilio ficino on reminiscentia and the transmigration of souls. For a more ambitious list of books by platonists, here is a booklist covering platonism and subjects which a platonist, even if he or she disagrees with, should ponder. Allen and john warden, edited byjames hankins, william bowen i tatti renaissance library, 4.
He was also an astrologer and a reviver of neoplatonism who was in touch with every major academic thinker and writer of his day, and became the first translator of. This open access is brought to you for free and open access by the ucf. Oh magnanimous piero, it is a truly divine pythagorean precept that mysteries and things divine are not fit to be spoken about without light. The problems that taxed the minds of people during the renaissance were much the same as those confronting us today. The platonic theology is a visionary work and the philosophical masterpiece of marsilio ficino 14331499, the florentine scholarphilosophermagus who was largely responsible for the renaissance revival of plato a student of the neoplatonic schools of plotinus and proclus, he was committed to reconciling platonism with christianity, in the hope that such a reconciliation would. Among his many students was francesco cattani da diacceto, who was considered by ficino to be his successor as the head of the florentine platonic academy. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Marsilio ficino and renaissance platonism kevin shau. The italian philosopher and humanist marsilio ficino 14331499 influenced renaissance thought through his translation and explication of the works of plato. Marsilio ficino translation by of platos theages marsilio ficino.
Marsilio ficino ebooks read ebooks online free ebooks. Marsilio ficino wikisource, the free online library. He has been widely recognized by historians of philosophy for his defense of the immortality of the soul, as well as for his translations of plato, plotinus, and the hermetic corpus from greek to latin. First, it discusses the relation of philosophy to theology in the pt, concluding that. Averroes and aquinas in ficinos platonic theology article pdf available in vivarium 474. Marsilio ficino on reminiscentia and the transmigration of. The platonic theology, his commentaries on plato and plotinus, argumenta to the texts of. Marsilio ficino, the founder of the florentine academy, was born the eldest son of a physician in figline, near florence.
Marsilio ficino 14331499 marsilio ficino was a florentine philosopher, translator, and commentator, largely responsible for the revival of plato and platonism in the renaissance. Dec 01, 2018 ficino, marsilio 14331499, italian philosopher and writer, was born at figline, in the upper arno valley, in the year 1433. Books by marsilio ficino author of commentary on platos. Love and natural desire in ficinos platonic theology. Hermetic roots of marsilio ficinos anthropocentric thought.
Marsilio ficino s influence in the early modern world was vast, reaching into the realms of literature and art, theology and philosophy, science and magic. The works of plato were largely absent from western european intellectual circles in the middle ages. Thus, a in one signification the natural appetite is inimical to free choice. Primary texts international society for neoplatonic studies. Platonic theology, volume 1 marsilio ficino, james. Marsilio ficino was not merely a philosopher but also a priest and a theologian, and contrary to much of the 20th century literature on ficinos philosophy, his goal was not to subordinate christian doctrine to platonic philosophy in order to. Marsilio ficinos influence in the early modern world was vast, reaching into the realms of literature and art, theology and philosophy, science and magic. Latin text edited by james hankins with william bowen harvard university press. Almost all had to be reintroduced during the italian renaissance. Grouped into three sections, they cover such topics as priesthood, the influence of hermetic monism, plotinus and. Marsilio ficino 14331499 devoted his life to the revival of platonism.
Ficino wrote it between 1469 and 1474 and it was published in 1482. This work, translated into english for the first time, is a key to understanding the art, thought, culture, and spirituality of the renaissance. Sopra lo amore ovvero convito di platone by marsilio ficino 14331499 publication date 19140101 usage public domain mark 1. His theology, his philosophy, his legacy michael j. It has been described as ficinos philosophical masterpiece. Life, style of philosophy, the platonic academy ficino was born on 19 october, 1433, in figline valdarno, a small community southeast of florence, to his mother alexandra the daughter of a florentine citizen and her husband, dietifeci ficino. Platonic theology, volume 1 marsilio ficino, james hankins. A student of the neoplatonic schools of plotinus and proclus, he was.
Description of the book platonic theology, volume 2, books vviii i tatti renaissance library. Marsilio ficinos most popular book is commentary on platos symposium on love. Marsilio ficino 14331499 lived and worked at a time when the. But by a free choice of reasoning, it changes the rites.
Ficino, marsilio 14331499, italian philosopher and writer, was born at figline, in the upper arno valley, in the year 1433. Marsilio ficino stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. This second volume of edition and english translation of marsilio ficino s platonic theology contains books five to eight. This book makes the case for marsilio ficino, a renaissance philosopher and priest, as a canonical thinker, and provides an introduction for a broad audience. Platonic theology is the visionary and philosophical masterpiece of marsilio ficino 14331499, the florentine scholarphilosophermagus largely responsible for the renaissance revival of plato. Marsilio ficino and the relig ion of the philosophers. This book makes the case for marsilio ficino, a renaissance philosopher and priest, as a canonical thinker, and provides an introduction for a. Google books theologia platonica, edited by gilles gourbin, paris, 1559 latin, full text. The platonic theology is a visionary work and the philosophical masterpiece of marsilio ficino 14331499, the florentine scholarphilosophermagus who was largely. In the rush of enthusiasm for every rediscovery from antiquity, he exhibited a great interest in the arts of astrology, which landed him in trouble with the catholic church.
Though an ordained priest, he was also a practicing astrologer and magician whose daunting lifes work was to reconcile religious faith with philosophical reason which included integrating pagan magical practice with christianity. The platonic theology is a visionary work and the philosophical masterpiece of marsilio ficino 14331499, the florentine scholarphilosophermagus who. Marsilio ficino 14331499 is best known for writing the platonica theologica. Mar 10, 2014 marsilio ficino was not merely a philosopher but also a priest and a theologian, and contrary to much of the 20th century literature on ficinos philosophy, his goal was not to subordinate christian doctrine to platonic philosophy in order to promote a more philosophical religion. In a lengthy introduction, editor angela voss puts ficino.
Astrology for ficino could only be justified if it was used in this way, if its framework of techniques and the physical reality of its symbols provided the ritual container for the human soul to free itself from the limitations of a material consciousness, and begin to know itself as an image of god. Platonism and thomism in marsilio ficinos platonic theology. Marsilio ficino on saturn, the plotinian mind, and the monster. James hankins marsilio ficino on reminiscentia and the transmigration of souls in the middle of the eighteenth and last book of his platonic theology 1482, marsilio ficino makes a rather cryptic remark. He studied the humanities, philosophy, and medicine in florence but apparently did not obtain an academic degree. Trattato sullamore di marsilio ficino ispirato al convivio simposio di platone. Ficino, the platonic theology 1482 and the three books on life 1492. This volume consists of 21 essays on marsilio ficino 143399, the great florentine scholar, philosopher and priest who was the architect of renaissance platonism and whose longlasting influence on philosophy, love and music theory, medicine and magic extended across europe.
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