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8 Bll., 526 S., 2 Bll. 1 Kupfer-Frontisp., 1 Kupferportr�t und 1 mehrfach gefalt. Tabelle. Die im Todesjahr von Giambattista Vico erschienen Ausgabe letzter Hand seines Hauptwerks der Scienza Nuova, die endg�ltige Ausgabe und Grundlage fast aller Neudrucke. - Carter/Muir Nr. 184 (zur EA): "Die `Prinzipien einer neuen Wissenschaft von der Natur der V�lker` sind zu Recht der Tr�ger genannt worden, mit dem der Begriff der historischen Entwicklung endlich ins westeurop�ische Bewu�tsein trat". - "In 1720, Vico began work on the Scienza Nuova as part of a treatise on Universal rights. Although a full volume was originally to be sponsored by Cardinal Corsini (the future Pope Clement XII), Vico was forced to finance the publication himself after the Cardinal pleaded financial difficulty and withdrew his patronage. The first edition of the New Science (Scienza Nuova, rather than Nuova Scienza, for which Galileo had been known) appeared in 1725, and a second, reworked version was published in 1730; neither was well received during Vico s lifetime. Vico himself worked on two revisited editions, that were published under new titles, the first in 1730 and the second posthumously in 1744. It was the first work by Vico to be written in Italian, while his previous ones were written in Latin. . Vico s major work was poorly received during his own life but has since inspired a cadre of famous thinkers and artists, including Karl Marx and Montesquieu. Later his work was received more favourably as in the case of Lord Monboddo to whom he was compared in a modern treatise. Isaiah Berlin has devoted attention to Vico as a critic of the Enlightenment and a significant humanist and culture theorist" (Wikipedia Abruf vom 01.04.2019). - Beide B�nde in einer Kollation, Bd. 2 beginnt nach S. 376. - Etw. gebr�unt, Vors�tze fleckig. *** *** Copyright: Matthaeus TRUPPE Buchhandlung & Antiquariat - Stubenberggasse 7 - A-8010 Graz - ++43 (0)316 - 829552 *** *** Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 0 8�. HLdr. der Zeit mit R�ckentitel (beschabt und besto�en).

"Principj di una scienza nuova intorno alla natura delle nazioni" (Principles of a New Science Concerning the Common Nature of Nations), more commonly known simply as "La Scienza Nuova" (The New Science), is a seminal work by the 18th-century Neapolitan philosopher Giambattista Vico. First published in 1725, with significantly revised editions in 1730 and 1744, Vico's work is a profound and innovative exploration of the development of human society, culture, and language. It proposes a comprehensive science of humanity by integrating history, philosophy, and jurisprudence. This essay delves into the origins, key themes, and lasting impact of Vico's "The New Science," underscoring its significance in the history of ideas. Giambattista Vico lived during a period marked by the Enlightenment, a time when reason and science were celebrated as the supreme means to understand the world. Against this backdrop, Vico critiqued the prevailing rationalistic approaches for their failure to account for the full depth and complexity of human history and social life. He argued that to truly comprehend human societies, one must consider their myths, languages, laws, and institutions—all products of the human mind that reflect the evolving consciousness of people over time. One of the most revolutionary ideas presented in "The New Science" is Vico's concept of history as cyclical. He proposed that societies develop through three ages: the age of gods, the age of heroes, and the age of men. Each age corresponds to a particular social organization, language usage, and system of law and justice. These cycles are not merely repetitive but are part of a larger, progressive understanding of human civilization. Vico introduced the principle of "verum factum," meaning "the true is the made," arguing that human beings can only truly understand what they themselves have created. This principle underpins his approach to the study of history and society, emphasizing the importance of understanding the human origins of social institutions and cultural artifacts. Vico was a pioneer in the study of philology (the study of language in historical texts) and mythology, using these as tools to uncover the origins and development of human societies. He believed that myths, in particular, were not mere fabrications but symbolic representations of historical truths, revealing the early stages of human consciousness and social organization. "The New Science" had a relatively limited impact during Vico's lifetime but has since been recognized as a foundational work in the fields of history, anthropology, and the philosophy of history. Its influence can be traced through the works of later thinkers such as Johann Gottfried Herder, Friedrich Nietzsche, and James Joyce, among others. Vico's ideas prefigured and contributed to the development of romanticism and historicism, challenging the Enlightenment's universal rationality with an emphasis on the particular, the historical, and the cultural. Furthermore, his work laid the groundwork for modern theories of culture and society, highlighting the role of language, myth, and tradition in shaping human worlds.