Background
Copenhaver, Brian Paul was born on December 21, 1942 in Baltimore. Son of Olin Franklin and Rose Mary (Fitzptrick) Copenhaver.
(The Renaissance has long been recognized as a brilliant m...)
The Renaissance has long been recognized as a brilliant moment in the development of Western civilization. Little attention has been devoted, however, to the distinct contribution of philosophy to Renaissance culture. This volume introduces the reader to the philosophy written, read, taught, and debated during the period traditionally credited with the "revival of learning." Beginning with original sources still largely inaccessible to most readers, and drawing on a wide range of secondary studies, the author examines the relation of Renaissance philosophy to humanism and the universities, the impact of rediscovered ancient sources, the recovery of Plato and the Neoplatonists, and the evolving ascendancy of Aristotle. Renaissance Philosophy also explores the original contributions of major figures including Bruni, Valla, Ficino, Pico della Mirandola, Pomponazzi, Machiavelli, More, Vitoria, Montaigne, Bruno, and Camapanella.
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historian university administrator
Copenhaver, Brian Paul was born on December 21, 1942 in Baltimore. Son of Olin Franklin and Rose Mary (Fitzptrick) Copenhaver.
Bachelor, Loyola College, 1964; Master of Arts, Creighton U., 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Kansas, 1970.
Assistant professor liberal studies, Western Washington U., Bellingham, 1971-1974; associate professor, Western Washington U., Bellingham, 1974-1977; professor, associate dean Arts and Sciences, Western Washington U., Bellingham, 1977-1981; professor of history, dean Arts and Sciences, Oakland U., Rochester, Michigan, 1981-1988; professor of history and philosophy, dean Humanities & Society Science, University of California, Riverside, 1988-1993; professor of history and philosophy, provost letters and science, University of California at Los Angeles, since 1993. President Michigan Council Arts and Sciences Deans, 1987.
(The Renaissance has long been recognized as a brilliant m...)
Board of directors Haven Shelter for Abused Women and Children, 1982-1988. Member board directors planning county St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, 1982-1988. First lieutenant United States Army, 1970.
Member American History Association, History of Science Society, Renaissance Society American, Am.Soc. Church History, 16th Century Studies Society, Sigma Xi.
Married Kathleen Ann Gulick, September 4, 1965. Children: Gregory, Rebecca.
