Deze Italiaanse filosoof en geleerde staat het best bekend als voorstander van de oneindigheid van het universum. Zijn kosmologische theorieën gingen verder dan het Copernicaanse model en identificeerden de zon als slechts één van een oneindig aantal hemellichamen. Hij schreef ook uitgebreid over de kunst van het geheugen en onderzocht een kwalitatieve benadering van wiskunde.
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Giordano Bruno was an itinerant Italian friar who was burned at the stake in 1600 for heresies, which included his rejection of the Ptolemaic cosmology. Of his important writings, 'La Cena de le ceneri' was one of the first works in which Copernican theory had impact outside the sphere of the natural sciences. Arguing for the physical reality of the infinite universe with no centre, Bruno sought to prove that each man is every man, that conflict would be resolved if all men accepted the unifying potential of his hermetic religion. Using this radical cosmology, Bruno sought to heal the secular and religious wounds of sixteenth-century Europe.
This translation highlights key texts by Bruno that delve into the themes of causality and magic, showcasing his philosophical insights and unique perspectives. It offers readers an opportunity to explore his influential ideas and their relevance in understanding the interplay between natural phenomena and mystical beliefs. Through this work, Bruno's profound thoughts on the connections between cause and effect, as well as the role of magic in the natural world, are brought to a contemporary audience.
ON THE SHADOW OF THE IDEAS: Comprising an art of investigating, discovering, judging, ordering, and applying, set forth for the purpose of inner writing, and not for vulgar operations of memory. by Giordano Bruno translated by John Michael Greer LOST SECRETS OF THE ART OF MEMORY One of the forgotten traditions of Western occultism, the Art of Memory was a set of disciplines dating from ancient times that enabled the scholars and mages of the Renaissance to upgrade their own brains, storing vast amounts of data in their own memories. In 1592, Giordano Bruno, the greatest master of the Art of Memory, published the secrets of his advanced version of the Art in an enigmatic Latin text. Now noted occult scholar John Michael Greer has translated the entire text of "On the Shadows of the Ideas", and provided it with an introduction, detailed notes, examples of Bruno's memory images, and a detailed guide to practical work with his system.
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Focusing on the journey of two lovers, Celinda and Florio, the poem delves into their devotion to each other and the quest for knowledge and truth. As they navigate various challenges, themes of love, passion, reason, and spirituality emerge. Giordano Bruno employs allegory and symbolism, drawing from classical mythology and philosophy, to present a rich narrative that reflects on the universe and human existence. Recognized as a significant work in Italian literature, it also played a crucial role in shaping the Romantic movement in Europe.
The book explores the life and ideas of Giordano Bruno, an influential Italian philosopher and cosmologist. It delves into his groundbreaking theories, which expanded upon the Copernican model by suggesting that stars are distant suns with their own planets, potentially harboring life. Bruno's concept of cosmic pluralism and his assertion of an infinite universe without a center challenge conventional views of his time, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the history of science and philosophy.