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Juhani Sarsila

    Juhani Sarsila is een latinisten en doctor in de filosofie wiens werk zich verdiept in de geschiedenis van denken en ideeën. Zijn onderzoek richt zich op Romeinse literatuur, de Latijnse taal en de geschiedenis van moraal. Sarsila onderzoekt ook kwesties met betrekking tot taal, literatuurwetenschap, filosofie en de methodologie van conceptueel onderzoek. Meest recentelijk heeft zijn werk boek- en auteurs censuur in heel Europa onderzocht.

    Struggle of Faith and Reason: A History of Intolerance and Punitive Censorship
    Struggle of Faith and Reason: A History of Intolerance and Punitive Censorship
    • 2021

      Struggle of Faith and Reason: A History of Intolerance and Punitive Censorship

      Part II: From Mediaeval Cathars to Giordano Bruno and Lucilio Vanini

      • 564bladzijden
      • 20 uur lezen

      The book explores the dynamic interplay between faith and reason, contrasting organized religion's dogmas with philosophical inquiry. It presents history as a battleground where these two forces challenge each other, offering inventive illustrations of their ongoing contest. Through this lens, the author delves into the complexities of belief systems and rational thought, inviting readers to consider how these elements shape human experience and understanding.

      Struggle of Faith and Reason: A History of Intolerance and Punitive Censorship
    • 2020

      Struggle of Faith and Reason: A History of Intolerance and Punitive Censorship

      Part I: From Homer to Peter Abelard and Arnold of Brescia

      • 570bladzijden
      • 20 uur lezen

      Exploring the evolution of moral philosophy from ancient Greece to the twelfth century, this work addresses the decline of virtue and the resulting moral chaos in contemporary society. By examining influential figures like Homer and Hesiod, it highlights the historical context and shifts in moral understanding, aiming to revitalize discussions around ethics and virtue in a time of moral ambiguity.

      Struggle of Faith and Reason: A History of Intolerance and Punitive Censorship