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‘300 Quotations from Renaissance Philosophy’ is a collection of insightful, educational, and inspiring quotes from some of the greatest ever renaissance philosophers, including French philosopher Michel de Montaigne and Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. It also includes the words of English philosopher Francis Bacon whose famous quotes include, ‘It is impossible to love and to be wise’ and ‘Knowledge is power’.‘300 Quotations from Renaissance Philosophy’ is the perfect collection for those needing an extra dose of philosophical insight. Michel de Montaigne (1533 – 1592) was one of the most important philosophers of the French Renaissance and is best known for popularising the essay as a literary genre. Niccolò Machiavelli (1469 –1527) was an Italian diplomat, author, and philosopher best known for his political treatise, ‘The Prince’ (Il Principe). Machiavelli has often been called the father of modern political philosophy and political science. Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626) was an English philosopher and statesman, often called the father of empiricism. His works are considered to have contributed to the scientific method.

Take a tour through nine of the finest minds of all time, with ‘900 Quotations from Modern Philosophy.’ With words of wisdom, reflections, and observations on everything from life and love to death and hatred, and everything in between, this is a superb book for those looking for inspiring and self-questioning thoughts to gain a new perspective on our existence.A superb read for fans of modern philosophy and those who simply want something fascinating to dip in and out of.Michel de Montaigne (1533 – 1592) was a French philosopher, who pioneered the use of essays as a literary device. Montesquieu (1689 – 1755) was also French, whose writing had a huge influence on political systems. Voltaire (1694 – 1778), also from France, was one of the founders of the French Enlightenment movement. Niccolò Machiavelli (1469 – 1527) was an Italian diplomat who excused the use of unscrupulous means in politics. Born in Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 – 1778) was a spearhead in the European Enlightenment movement. Born in Germany, Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804) was another central figure of Enlightenment philosophy, as was Dutchman, Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677). Born in France, Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662) was a fideistic philosopher, while Francis Bacon (1909 – 1992) is best known as an existential artist.

900 citations de la philosophie moderne

500 citations des grands philosophes du XVIe siècle