The Philosophy of the World, a 13th century manuscript compiled in the 12th century
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De Natura Avium; De Pastoribus et Ovibus; Bestiarium; Mirabilia Mundi; Philosophia Mundi; On the Soul written and compiled in the late 12th century by Hugh of Fouilloy and William of Conches, manuscript produced in 1277 or after (possibly in Thérouanne France, once Flanders). Tempera colors, pen and ink, gold leaf, and gold paint, 23.3 x 16.4 cm (each leaf) Ms. Ludwig XV 4 (83.MR. |74), J. Paul Getty Museum
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What a privilege being able to have such a book and the knowledge to read and understand at that time.
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Fascinating!
Whatever else it is, it's beautiful.
The only thing rivaling the beauty of the book is David's comment below, lol. I see I have competition for most rabid (read as: enthusiastic, devoted) Smarthistory fan. 👀
I remember some similar texts from the medieval playlist and they're all stunning. The amount of intricacy and craftsmanship involved in their creation was surprising to learn about.
I'm grateful for pioneering minds - then and now - who've dared to dream of worlds beyond our own and tenaciously pursue knowledge.
wonderful, fascinating, ty
This book is proof of the process that helped Europe to become great and powerful - people were allowed (mostly) to not just compile but compare and track knowledge over time. That's how science (and mastery of the environment) grow - It's not a perfect process if people and common sense and humanism aren't included - but it is a path to progress and the possibility of a good outcome. (If my library contained a book like this one, I think I might never go outside for fresh air)...
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