Nicholas Steno's challenge for truth : reconciling science and faith / Stefano Miniati.
Pubblicazione:
Milano : F. Angeli, c2009.
Descrizione fisica:
332 p. : ill., ritr. ; 23 cm
Serie:
Filosofia, storia, scienze sociali
Contiene:
Indice: List of abbreviations. Introductory remarks. 1. The beginnings in Copenhagen (1659) 2. The Dutch permanence (1660-1664) 3. Steno's relationship with Jan Swammerdam: scientific and religious developments 4. French period (1664-1667) 5. Steno's Cartesianism and his relationship with the deformer of Descartes' philosophy: Baruch Spinoza 6. Steno's science: after his conversion and ordination (1667-1677) 7. From scientific researches to religious controversies (1670-1678) 8. Nicholas Steno, spiritual son of Florence. What was the inquirer of truth searching for?. Bibliography. Index of names. Index of tables
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