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Willey writes in great detail about the upsetting of the concept of the ancient and medieval three-story universe, replacing it with a new confidence in nature and a new confidence in religion and literature to express realities beyond nature. Surprisingly, the 17th century worked out a synthesis, so that religion and science were not really antagonistic, sparring enemies, but partners in discovering, and discussing, Truth in its many manifestations. John Milton, "Paradise Lost" is perhaps the epitome of what had happened. It was even considered to have surpassed ancient literature in splendor and insight. Also, Willey discusses the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes, Rene Descartes, John Locke, and others as he enables the reader to come to grips with the revolutions occurring in Western thought.
Paperback, Pelican UK 1972. adhesive type contact covering on jacket.
