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Oration on the Dignity of Man (Translated) (Annotated)

By: Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
Narrated by: DeeDee Ash
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In 1486, the twenty-four year old philosopher Giovanni Pico della Mirandola made a stunning plea for human advancement. Our gift, he said, was our ability to mimic other creatures. He said that it was within our power not just to emulate great heroes of history, but to emulate the angels themselves. He called on us to become nearly-angelic beings, creating a world of endless possibility. His plea for achievement has survived the centuries, and still has the power to provoke thought and inspire human betterment. This edition features a brand new translation, as well as a foreword that provides key historical context and a brief biography of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola.

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