Dante and Epicurus
Book • 2013
In 'Dante and Epicurus', George Corbett explores Dante's portrayal of Epicureanism and its adherents within the Divine Comedy, examining how Dante situates Epicurean denial of afterlife and corporealist anthropology in his moral and theological ordering.
Corbett analyzes episodes where Epicurean thinkers appear, considering historical context and philosophical influences on medieval readers.
The book investigates Dante's nuanced reception of classical philosophy, showing both respect for intellectual striving and critique where it conflicts with Christian hope and doctrine.
By situating Epicurean characters and arguments within Dante's poetic architecture, Corbett reveals the deeper stakes of belief, desire, and intellectual passion in the poem.
The study contributes to understanding Dante's complex engagement with pagan philosophy and his theological priorities.
Corbett analyzes episodes where Epicurean thinkers appear, considering historical context and philosophical influences on medieval readers.
The book investigates Dante's nuanced reception of classical philosophy, showing both respect for intellectual striving and critique where it conflicts with Christian hope and doctrine.
By situating Epicurean characters and arguments within Dante's poetic architecture, Corbett reveals the deeper stakes of belief, desire, and intellectual passion in the poem.
The study contributes to understanding Dante's complex engagement with pagan philosophy and his theological priorities.
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