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January 1, 2025Mediaevistik

Sears Jayne, Plato in Medieval England: Pagan, Scientist, Alchemist, Theologian , ed. Christopher Moore. Disputatio, 37. Turnhout, Belgium: Brepols, 2023, 400 pp., 16 b/w figures and 47 textual tables.

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Analysis of Plato's role as a pagan scientist in Renaissance England, revealing insights into medieval manuscripts.

Key Points

  • Plato's impact on medieval England is highlighted through various manuscripts and perspectives.
  • The exploration includes the significance of Plato as a pagan scientist, bridging ancient and medieval thought.
  • Analysis spans the connection of Platonic texts and commentaries to the English Renaissance era.
  • Understanding these elements may deepen appreciation for the interconnectedness of philosophy and literature.

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Thomas Willard (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6925573bc0ce034ddc35b2f9https://doi.org/10.3726/med.2025.01.18
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