{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-kenelm-digby-16031665-9783030998219","title":"The Philosophy of Kenelm Digby (1603-1665)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores Sir Kenelm Digby's philosophical and scientific achievements, reconciling Aristotelianism and early modern mechanism. It offers a comprehensive treatment of his work and his unique position in early modern intellectual history, exploring key aspects of his metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophical method. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 246 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the profound philosophical and scientific accomplishments of Sir Kenelm Digby, a remarkable English diplomat, privateer, and natural philosopher of the mid-1600s. While his name may not be as widely recognized today, Digby stands as one of the most intriguing figures in the history of early modern philosophy. Among scholars, he is renowned for his audacious endeavor to bridge the seemingly irreconcilable philosophical frameworks of Aristotelianism and early modern mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this comprehensive volume, a dozen esteemed contributors provide a comprehensive exploration of Digby's work, shedding light on key aspects of his metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophical method. They offer a fresh and insightful appraisal of his profound contributions to early modern natural philosophy and mathematics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book delves into various topics, including the nature of the body, the concept of quantity, and measures in Digby's natural philosophy. It also examines the themes of ecumenism and common notions in Digby's thought, as well as the intriguing interplay between Aristotelianism and accidents in his philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, the book explores Digby's profound insights into the relationship between body and soul, as well as his methodological approach and experiments. This volume will appeal to a wide audience of scholars, educators, and students interested in the history of early modern science and philosophy. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating period of intellectual development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 553g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 235 x 155 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030998219\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44103377617146,"sku":"9783030998219","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1662167919692_book.jpg?v=1662414972","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-kenelm-digby-16031665-9783030998219","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}