What form did Vico’s criticism of modern rationalism typically take?
A defense of classical antiquity and the Renaissance humanities
A defense of modern science
Answer
Vico's criticism of modern rationalism typically took the form of a defense of classical antiquity and the Renaissance humanities. He argued that these traditions were based on a more profound understanding of human nature than the modern rationalist approach, which he believed was too focused on abstract principles and not enough on the concrete reality of human experience.
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