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Meditations on the Soul: Selected Letters of Marsilio Ficino Paperback – November 1, 1997

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The problems that taxed the minds of people during the Renaissance were much the same as those confronting us today. In their perplexity many deep-thinking people sought the advice of Marsilio Ficino, the leader of the Platonic Academy in Florence, and through his letters he advised them, encouraged them, and sometimes reproved them. Ficino was utterly fearless in expressing what he knew to be true. His letters cover the widest range of topics, mixing philosophy and humor, compassion and advice, and offering a profound glimpse into the soul of the Renaissance.

This is the only accessible collection of Ficino's writings available in English.
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    6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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    0892816589
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"Marsilio Ficino was at the very fountainhead of some of the most characteristic and influential aspects of the Italian Renaissance." ― Times Literary Supplement

"Certainly among the most important philosophers of European history, Marsilio Ficino represents the reinterpretation of platonism and, in concert with this, is a central figure in what has come to be known as the Renaissance." ― Parabola

"This book is a profound service to the student of Renaissance culture and to those interested in spirituality." ― Library Journal

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Marsilio Ficino (1433-99) was a leading thinker in Florence, a magnet for the most brilliant scholars of fifteenth-century Europe, where the Italian Renaissance derived its impulse and direction, and where the West was awakened to a new realization about itself. In devoting most of his life to the study and translation of the great dialogues of Plato and the Neoplatonists, Ficino and his colleagues were midwives to the birth of the modern world.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inner Traditions (November 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0892816589
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0892816583
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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D. F. Cicora
5.0 out of 5 stars A bridge for wisdom
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This is not a book which one should sit down and read through. As it is a compilation of the 15th century Italian humanist Marsilio Ficino's letters to friends and other humanists, one should read perhaps several letters per day. Ficino takes his understanding and interpretation of Platonic and neoplatonic thought and applies it to the conditions of the Florence of his time.

The work in its entirety provides an introduction and access to the cultural and intellectual history of Renaissance Italy which has influenced our contemporary culture much more than might generally be recognized. The Introduction provides a concise and reasonably thorough explanation to understanding Ficino, his times, and influences. I highly recommend this work for students of the Renaissance, philosophy in general, cultural and intellectual history, and Platonic and neoplatonic thought in particular.
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M. Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening and spiritually rich.
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This book gives a glimpse into the mind of one of the least mentioned but really influential figures of the Renaissance. You get to learn more about your spirituality.
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Ficino rocks...
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One of the most important books I have read.
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Grant Hemingway
4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Introduction To One Of The Great Figures of the Italian Renaissance
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Marsilio Ficino is not mentioned as much as other famous Italian Renaissance figures but his work cannot be underestimated. Ficino's patrons were the famous de Medici banker family, Cosimo and Lorenzo de Medici allowed Ficino to devote his life to the study of Greek philosophy and Hermetic wisdom. He translated the Corpus Hermeticum and many of Plato's works that had previously been unavailable in Latin. Ficino was a devout Christian however and following in the tradition of great theologians such as Augustine and Aquinas sought to relate Christianity to Greek philosophy or at least show they were not mutually exclusive. However many in the Church were skeptical of Plato and advised against Ficino's interest in the famous Greek philosopher. This collection of letters offers an insight into Ficino's mind and worldview; topics range from Platonism to Christianity and astrology, some of his favorite topics. The translations are readable and while a novice reader might have to do some background investigation it is manageable.
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Roaming Bard
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Refreshing
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I'm really enjoying this beautiful collection of letters. The translation is smooth and the content of letters transport you to another time and place. Ideal as an evening read, as it calms down your mind and relaxes your soul.
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