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Giovanni Battista Vico
GIOVANNI BATTISTA VICO Italian Philosopher and Professor in Naples
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1668 1744 Battista Giovanni Naples Philosopher Professor Vico
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Giovanni Battista Vico: The Father of Modern Historical Thought". This evocative portrait captures the intellectual depth and wisdom of Giovanni Battista Vico (1668-1744), an influential Italian philosopher and professor from Naples. Born in the heart of the Italian Baroque period, Vico's groundbreaking ideas on history, language, and human nature would later pave the way for modern thought. Vico's most significant contribution to philosophy is his theory of the "Scienza Nuova," or "Science of the New," published in 1725. In this seminal work, Vico proposed that human history follows a cyclical pattern, with societies progressing through stages of divine revelation, heroic rule, and eventual decay. He believed that this pattern could be understood through the study of language and mythology, which he saw as the collective memory of humanity. Vico's ideas were revolutionary in their time, as they challenged the dominant Aristotelian and Scholastic philosophies that dominated European thought. His emphasis on the importance of history, culture, and language in understanding the human experience would later influence thinkers such as Herder, Hegel, and Marx. In this portrait, Vico's intense gaze and furrowed brow suggest the depth of his intellectual pursuits. The richly textured background, with its intricate patterns and gold accents, underscores the grandeur and complexity of the philosophical ideas he explored throughout his life. Born in Naples, Vico held various academic positions throughout his career, including a professorship in rhetoric and eloquence at the University of Naples. Despite facing financial difficulties and a lack of recognition during his lifetime, Vico's legacy as a pioneering thinker in the fields of philosophy, history, and linguistics continues to inspire scholars and intellectuals to this day.
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