Friends Hold All Things in Common: Tradition, Intellectual Property, and the Adages of Erasmus

Name: Friends Hold All Things in Common: Tradition, Intellectual Property, and the Adages of Erasmus
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Book Synopsis: Erasmus’ Adages—a vast collection of the proverbial wisdom of Greek and Roman antiquity—was published in 1508 and became one of the most influential works of the Renaissance. It also marked a turning point in the history of Western thinking about literary property. At once a singularly successful commercial product of the new printing industry and a repository of intellectual wealth, the Adages looks ahead to the development of copyright and back to an ancient philosophical tradition that ideas should be universally shared in the spirit of friendship.In this elegant and tightly argued book, Kathy Eden focuses on both the commitment to friendship and common property that Erasmus shares with his favorite philosophers—Pythagoras, Plato, and Christ—and the early history of private property that gradually transforms European attitudes concerning the right to copy. In the process, she accounts for the peculiar shape of Erasmus’ collection of more than 3,000 proverbs and provides insightful readings of such ancient philosophical and religious thinkers as Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Iamblichus, Tertullian, Basil, Jerome, and Augustine.

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Discover the timeless wisdom of Erasmus' Adages with Friends Hold All Things in Common: Tradition, Intellectual Property, and the Adages of Erasmus Book. Published in 1508, this influential work became a turning point in Western thinking about literary property. As a successful commercial product and a repository of intellectual wealth, it reflects the ancient tradition of sharing ideas in the spirit of friendship. Unlock the secrets of this remarkable collection and delve into the philosophy of friendship and common property that Erasmus shares with legendary thinkers like Pythagoras, Plato, and Christ.

Are you intrigued by the early history of private property and the gradual transformation of European attitudes towards the right to copy? Kathy Eden's elegant and tightly argued book provides fascinating insights into the development of copyright. With over 3,000 proverbs, Erasmus' collection takes on a distinctive shape that hints at the wisdom of ancient philosophers and religious thinkers. Kathy Eden's insightful readings of Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle, and other luminaries allow you to delve deeply into the philosophical and religious underpinnings of this monumental work.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through history and intellectual heritage. Immerse yourself in the thought-provoking pages of Friends Hold All Things in Common: Tradition, Intellectual Property, and the Adages of Erasmus Book. Expand your knowledge, gain fresh perspectives, and be inspired by the friendship and wisdom that transcends time. Click here to secure your copy today.

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