Which book is considered Vico’s intellectual magnum opus?
New Science
Verum esse ipsum factum
Giovan Battista Vico
Truth is itself something made
Answer
New Science is the intellectual magnum opus of Italian philosopher Giambattista Vico. It was published in 1725 and is considered to be one of the most important works in the history of philosophy. In the book, Vico argues that human history is cyclical and that the development of human society can be understood through the study of myths and symbols.
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