Pietro Pomponazzi
Italian philosopher on naturalism
Born
September 16th, 1462
562 years ago
Died
1525
500 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Italy
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A significant figure in the Renaissance, this philosopher focused on the relationship between philosophy and natural science. Worked as a professor at the University of Padua, contributing to the discourse surrounding Aristotle’s works. Wrote extensively, with a particular emphasis on the immortality of the soul, arguing against the prevailing religious views of the time. His most influential work, 'De Fortitudine,' debated the role of reason and emotion in moral behavior. Engaged in the philosophical inquiries that shaped the direction of later European thought.
Authored 'De Fortitudine'
Promoted naturalistic philosophy
Challenged prevailing religious doctrines
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