Philosophaster

Philosophaster is a satirical play written by the English author Robert Burton. The play is set in the 16th century and follows the story of a young man named Philomathes who is obsessed with philosophy and the pursuit of knowledge. Philomathes is convinced that he is a genius and sets out to prove this to the world by debating with various scholars and intellectuals. However, his arguments are often flawed and he is unable to win any debates. As the play progresses, Philomathes becomes increasingly delusional and paranoid, believing that he is being persecuted by his enemies. The play is a commentary on the dangers of intellectual arrogance and the importance of humility and self-awareness. It is also a critique of the scholastic philosophy of the time, which was seen as overly complex and divorced from reality. Philosophaster is a witty and entertaining play that still resonates with modern audiences.An entertaining comedy replete with philosophy, alchemy, politics, and human nature from the author of the popular work: The Anatomy of Melancholy. Contents: Chronological Table; Philosophaster (original Latin with an English translation) Notes to Philosophaster; Facsimile of Burton's Autograph; Burton's Preface to Rider's Dictionarie; Burton's Poemata; Robert Burton's Will; Wood's Account of Burton.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.