Jacopo Zabarella

Italian philosopher and logician

Jacopo Zabarella - Italian philosopher and logician
Born

September 5th, 1533
491 years ago

Died

1589
436 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Italy

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Born in 1533, a prominent figure in Renaissance philosophy and logic. Contributed significantly to the development of the theories of science and the philosophy of human understanding. His works explored the relationship between substance and accidents, as well as the nature of knowledge. Worked extensively on the principles of syllogism and the methods of reasoning, bridging Aristotelian thought with modern developments in logic. Engaged in debates on metaphysics and the methodologies adopted in various sciences. Held a notable position at the University of Padua.

Authored 'Logicae' addressing logic principles

Explored the nature of knowledge and understanding

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