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A critical edition of Vico's original Latin text and a faithful translation of this early work on metaphysics. It also includes an introduction that offers guidance in understanding this challenging text and assessing its significance.

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"Without any hesitation, Taylor has provided a superior translation of an important text."--Giuseppe Mazzotta, Yale University

-- Giuseppe Mazzotta

“The linguistic elegance of this English translation conveys the archaicity of the language of the original text. Leaving the original Latin or Italian terms next to the English translation for words that are charged with traditional Vickian philosophical connotation is a great help to both the expert of Vico’s philosophy and to the novice.”—Alessandro Vettori, Rutgers University

-- Alessandro Vettori

On the Most Ancient Wisdom of the Italians

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    A Hardback by Giambattista Vico, Jason Taylor, Robert C. Miner

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      Publisher: Yale University Press
      Publication Date: 12/14/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780300136913, 978-0300136913
      ISBN10: 0300136919
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A critical edition of Vico's original Latin text and a faithful translation of this early work on metaphysics. It also includes an introduction that offers guidance in understanding this challenging text and assessing its significance.

      Trade Review

      "Without any hesitation, Taylor has provided a superior translation of an important text."--Giuseppe Mazzotta, Yale University

      -- Giuseppe Mazzotta

      “The linguistic elegance of this English translation conveys the archaicity of the language of the original text. Leaving the original Latin or Italian terms next to the English translation for words that are charged with traditional Vickian philosophical connotation is a great help to both the expert of Vico’s philosophy and to the novice.”—Alessandro Vettori, Rutgers University

      -- Alessandro Vettori

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