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Zusatztext As it follows the theme of virtue throughout Giovanni Pontano's philosophical production, Roick's book is an important contribution to current scholarship on Early Modern Aristotelianism, as well as an exemplary work in intellectual history. In Roick's hands, the "great Pontano", his relationship with Aristotle and Medieval scholasticism, his role in the Aragonese Kindgom of Naples and the history of Quattrocento Italy are not merely erudite topics, but parts of a thoughtful reflection on how historical contexts shape philosophical ideas as well as our own way to look at Renaissance culture. Informationen zum Autor Matthias Roick is Freigeist Fellow for the History of Ethics! University of Göttingen! Germany. This book explores the moral and political thought of Giovanni Pontano, one of the key Aristotelian figures of Italian Renaissance humanism. Zusammenfassung First secretary to the Aragonese kings of Naples, Giovanni Pontano (1429-1503) was a key figure of the Italian Renaissance. A poet and a philosopher of high repute, Pontano’s works offer a reflection on the achievements of fifteenth-century humanism and address major themes of early modern moral and political thought.Taking his defining inspiration from Aristotle, Pontano wrote on topics such as prudence, fortune, magnificence, and the art of pleasant conversation, rewriting Aristotle’s Ethics in the guise of a new Latin philosophy, inscribed with the patterns of Renaissance culture. This book shows how Pontano’s rewriting of Aristotelian ethics affected not only his philosophical views, but also his political life and his place in the humanist movement. Drawing on Pontano’s treatises, dialogues, letters, poems and political writings, Matthias Roick presents us with the first comprehensive study of Pontano’s moral and political thought, offering novel insights into the workings of Aristotelian virtue ethics in the early modern period. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Part I: The ‘Great Pontano’ 1. The Storms of Life2. The Haven of Philosophy Part II: Rewriting Moral Philosophy 3. Learned Authority4. Latin Philosophy Part III: The Secrets of Virtue 5. The Rule of Reason6. Beyond the VeilConclusionAppendix 1: Chronology of Pontano's WorksAppendix 2: Chronology pf Pontano's Life and Political EventsAppendix 3: Moral Virtues in Aristotle and PontanoNotesBibliographyIndex...
