The Life and Teachings of Giordano Bruno

by Coulson Turnbill

Book Overview

The Life and Teachings of Giordano Bruno is a comprehensive book written by John D. Turnbill and John Coulson that delves into the life and teachings of Italian philosopher and astronomer Giordano Bruno. The book provides a detailed account of Bruno's early life, education, and the events that led to his trial and eventual execution by the Roman Catholic Church in 1600.The authors explore Bruno's philosophical ideas, which were considered radical and heretical during his time. Bruno rejected the traditional Aristotelian view of the universe and instead proposed a new cosmology that was based on the idea of an infinite universe with multiple worlds. He also argued for the unity of all things and the interconnectedness of the universe.The book also examines Bruno's views on religion and spirituality, which were heavily influenced by his philosophical ideas. He believed in a universal religion that transcended traditional religious boundaries and emphasized the importance of personal experience and intuition in spiritual matters.The authors provide a detailed analysis of Bruno's writings and teachings, including his major works such as The Ash Wednesday Supper and The Expulsion of the Triumphant Beast. They also explore the impact of Bruno's ideas on later philosophers and scientists, such as Galileo and Newton.Overall, The Life and Teachings of Giordano Bruno is a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of the most important thinkers of the Renaissance era. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, science, and religion.1913. Philosopher, martyr, mystic 1548-1600. Bruno lived and died the apostle of the ever new and ever old religion, that of spiritual insight. Throughout his writings, the student will see that his love of the good is identified with the highest kind of speculative philosophy. The author presents this little book as a tribute to the noble memory of a noble martyr.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162587709
• ISBN13: 9781162587707
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"