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Giovanni Pico della MirandolaOration on the Dignity of Man
Nonfiction | Essay / Speech | Adult | Published in 1496A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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What distinguishes man? Pico describes man as uniting the other parts of creation, and having freedom. Can any other creatures be like man?
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Do the teachings of different sources agree? Pico cites Greek, Hebrew, Christian, Chaldean, and other traditions. Can these diverse cultures be reconciled?
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What drives Pico? He describes himself as interested in truth. What are his other interests?
