“Common sense is judgment without reflection, shared by an entire class, an entire nation, or the entire human race.”
Quote by Giambattista Vico
Work
The New Science of Giambattista Vico
This seminal text by Giambattista Vico delves into the historical and philosophical foundations of human civilization, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of societies through the ages. more
Author
Giambattista Vico
Giambattista Vico was an Italian philosopher, historian, and literary theorist, born on June 23, 1668, and died on January 21, 1744. His philosophical ideas have had a profound impact on later generations, particularly in the fields of historical philosophy and literary theory. more
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