The Philosophy of Giambattista Vico

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Giambattista Vico, a pivotal yet overlooked figure in pre-Enlightenment thought, is explored through the lens of Benedetto Croce's analysis, which highlights Vico's influence on later thinkers like Joyce. Vico's innovative ideas on history, language, and epistemology are gaining recognition, suggesting his eventual prominence alongside contemporaries like Locke and Voltaire. Croce's idealism and aesthetic philosophy seamlessly blend with Vico's theories, offering a fresh perspective on the cyclical nature of history and its implications for cultural theory.