French Literature Reviews - 2026

B. Munoz, The Moral Philosophy of Giordano Bruno: Liberty and Infinity
Philosophy, Anthropology and Ideas

The Moral Philosophy of Giordano Bruno: Liberty and Infinity
Brian Munoz

PUBLICATION DATE: 01/05/14 PUBLISHER: L'Harmattan SERIES: Ouverture philosophique ISBN: 978-2-343-00159-3 EAN: 9782343001593.

Giordano Bruno is best known for his tragic fate: burned at the stake by the Inquisition after a lengthy trial. His thought emerged as a response to a turbulent era quite similar to our own today—an era marked by a surge in extremes of every kind, whether religious or apocalyptic, sweeping social transformations, and a burgeoning science that fundamentally reshaped humankind's relationship with the world and with itself.

Giordano Bruno occupies a prominent place in the history of early modern philosophy and thought, bridging the intellectual shifts of the Renaissance and the dawn of modern science. Scholars examining this intellectual tradition frequently analyze how thinkers of the period responded to profound institutional upheaval, shifting paradigms, and the complex interplay between faith, authority, and emerging scientific worldviews during a time of intense ideological conflict.

The Moral Philosophy of Giordano Bruno: Liberty and Infinity by Brian Munoz is published by L'Harmattan in the Ouverture philosophique series. Giordano Bruno is best known for his tragic fate: burned at the stake by the Inquisition after a lengthy trial. His thought emerged as a response to a turbulent era quite similar to our own today—an era marked by a surge in extremes of every kind, whether religious or apocalyptic, sweeping social transformations, and a burgeoning science that fundamentally reshaped humankind's relationship with the world and with itself. Readers interested in early modern philosophy may find it relevant.