Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of My Life: De Vita Propria Liber 1929 is a memoir written by the Italian Renaissance scholar and physician, Jerome Cardan. Originally published in Latin in 1575, the book chronicles Cardan's personal and professional life, including his struggles with poverty, illness, and family problems. In the book, Cardan reflects on his childhood and education, his early career as a teacher and astrologer, and his later work as a physician and mathematician. He also discusses his travels throughout Europe, his encounters with famous scholars and rulers, and his personal relationships with family members and friends. Throughout the memoir, Cardan offers insights into his own character, describing himself as both ambitious and self-destructive, proud and humble, and deeply conflicted about his own beliefs and values. He also includes a number of philosophical and scientific reflections on topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of the universe. Overall, The Book of My Life is a fascinating and introspective account of one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance. It provides a unique window into the intellectual and cultural world of 16th-century Europe, as well as a profound meditation on the human condition.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.
