Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
1463 - 1494
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Biography
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494) was an Italian Renaissance philosopher known for his intellectual pursuits and commitment to reconciling different philosophical traditions. He studied at various prestigious universities and became well-versed in theology, philosophy, and languages. Pico is famous for his Oration on the Dignity of Man, which advocated for the limitless potential of humanity and the pursuit of knowledge. He engaged in philosophical debates, defended freedom of thought, and sought to combine elements of Neoplatonism, Aristotelianism, and other philosophical schools into a cohesive worldview.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Man was to be preoccupied with the contemplation of Eternal Beauty and not with sublunary things.
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Let no one enter here who is ignorant of geometry.
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A man can do all things if he will.
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Man is linked to the angels, a piacular sacrifice, and a godlike entreaty.
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There is nothing in the intellect that was not first in the senses.