Benedetto Croce
Benedetto Croce, OCI, COSML was an Italian idealist philosopher, historian, and politician who wrote on numerous topics, including philosophy, history, historiography, and aesthetics. A political liberal in most regards, he formulated a distinction between liberalism and "liberism". Croce had considerable influence on other Italian intellectuals, from Marxists to Italian fascists, such as Antonio Gramsci and Giovanni Gentile, respectively.
Historical materialism and the economics of Karl Marx
A philosophical debate emerges, questioning whether economic factors alone dictate the course of history, or if other societal forces play an equally significant role.
By Benedetto Croce
Æsthetic as science of expression and general linguistic
Discover how art isn't just imitation but a powerful force shaping our perceptions through the inseparable connection of intuition and expression.
By Benedetto Croce
The Philosophy of Giambattista Vico
Explore a revolutionary thinker's challenge to mathematical reasoning and his championing of human experience as the true source of understanding.
By Benedetto Croce
Logic as the Science of the Pure Concept
Rejecting outdated views, this philosophical work introduces a revolutionary framework for understanding thought and knowledge as intertwined aspects of the human spirit.
By Benedetto Croce
Theory & History of Historiography
** A deep examination of historical narrative, challenging our perceptions of the past and urging a reevaluation of its relevance to our present lives.
By Benedetto Croce
The Philosophy of the Practical: Economic and Ethic
Discover how deep thinking shapes our actions, intertwining money matters and moral choices in a profound exploration of human existence.
By Benedetto Croce
Ariosto, Shakespeare and Corneille
Discover the hidden beauty and intellectual depth behind the works of three literary masters.
By Benedetto Croce
Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic
** Explore the connection between art, intuition, and expression, challenging the way we understand both art and thought itself.
By Benedetto Croce