Renaissance physiognomics
Auteur :
Muratori, Cecilia
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781009508209
Date de publication :
31 août 2026
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Physiognomics is the theory according to which there is a relationship between certain signs on the body and certain characteristics of the soul, and it is possible to exploit this relationship to transition from what is visible to what is invisible. This Element showcases the philosophical relevance of physiognomics during the Renaissance.