Vico's New science of the intersubjective world / Vittorio Hösle ; translated and edited by Francis R. Hittinger.

Translation of: Einleitung: Vico und die Idee der Kulturwissenschaft : Genese, Themen und Wirkungsgeschichte der "Scienza nuova"; originally published in v. 1 of Prinzipien einer neuen Wissenschaft über die gemeinsame Natur der Völker.

"Among the classics of the history of philosophy, the Scienza nuova (New Science) by Giambattista Vico (1668-1744) was largely neglected and generally misunderstood during the author's lifetime. From the nineteenth century onwards Vico's views found a wider audience, and today his influence is widespread in the humanities and social sciences. The New Science is often taught in courses at colleges and universities, both in philosophy and Italian departments and in general humanities courses. Despite the excellent English translations of this enigmatic book and numerous studies in English of Vico, many sections of the work remain challenging to the modern reader. Vico's New Science of the Intersubjective World offers both an in-depth analysis of all the important ideas of the book as well as an evaluation of their contribution to our present understanding of the social world. In the first chapter, Vittorio Hosle examines Vico's life, sources, and writings. The second and third chapters discuss the concerns and problems of the Scienza nuova. The fourth chapter traces the broader history of Vico's reception. Hosle facilitates the understanding of many passages in the work as well as the overarching structure of its claims, which are often dispersed over many sections. Hosle reformulates Vico's vision in such a way that it is not only of historical interest but may inspire ongoing debates about the nature of the humanities and social sciences as well as many other issues on which Vico sheds light, from the relation of poetry and poetics to the development of law. This book will prepare students and scholars for a precise study of the Scienza nuova, equipping them with the necessary categories and context and familiarizing them with the most important problems in the critical debate on Vico's philosophy. "Vico's New Science of the Intersubjective World delivers a comprehensive treatment of Vico, which is neither too detailed and technical nor too superficial. The book gives a clear picture of what Vico wanted to say, where he might have been wrong or become obsolete, and what his true achievements are for which he still deserves praise."--Peter Konig, University of Heidelberg"-- Provided by publisher.

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Cover; VICO'S NEW SCIENCE OF THE INTERSUBJECTIVE WORLD; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; Preface of the Author to the English Translation; Works of Vico and Translator's Note; Introduction; ONE Vico's Life, Sources, and Works; 1.1 The Formative Years; 1.2 Writings; TWO Structure and Themes of the Scienza nuova: Formal and Methodological Aspects; 2.1 The Structure and Organization of the Scienza nuova; 2.2 The Aims of the Scienza nuova; 2.3 The Privileged Position of the Humanities within the System of Knowledge Based on the Verum-Factum Principle.

2.4 Philosophy and Philology: Universal and Particular in the Sciences of Culture2.5 History's Conformity to Laws; 2.6 The Working of Providence in History; 2.7 Jews and Pagans: Vico's Chronological System; 2.8 The Principles of Historical Development: Norm and History; 2.9 The Unity of Culture; 2.10 The Problem of the Knowledge of Different Cultures: Vico's Method; THREE Structure and Themes of the Scienza nuova: Material Aspects; 3.1 Primitive Humans; 3.2 Myth and Poetic Wisdom; 3.3 Language and Writing; 3.4 Art and Reflection; 3.5 Class Warfare and Heroes.

3.6 The Idea of Law and the History of Law3.7 The Doctrine of the Forms of State; 3.8 The Barbarism of Reflection and the Decline of Civilizations; 3.9 The Homeric Question; 3.10 Roman History; 3.11 The Middle Ages and Feudalism; 3.12 The Modern Age; FOUR Cursory Notes on the History of Vico's Reception; Notes; References; Index.

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