What is the name of Vico's important work?
New Science
Modern Philosophy
Revolutionary Thoughts
Historical Insights
Answer
Giambattista Vico's New Science is an important work in the history of philosophy and the history of ideas. It was published in 1725 and is considered one of the first major works of modern philosophy. Vico argued that human history is cyclical, and that each civilization passes through a series of stages from barbarism to refinement. He also argued that the study of history is essential for understanding human nature.
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