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The Oxford Reformers is a work by Frederic Seebohm. It delves into the history of the Catholic church through the lenses of John Colet, Erasmus and Thomas More.
An historical examination of the work of Frederic Seebohm, which contains his three major papers, reviews and a retrospective analysis of his theories.
In "The Oxford Reformers: John Colet, Erasmus, and Thomas More," Frederic Seebohm meticulously explores the intellectual currents that shaped early 16th-century England, highlighting the transformative ideas of three pivotal figures in the humanist movement. Seebohm's nuanced literary style, rich in historical context and philosophical inquiry, delves into the interplay between religion and emerging humanist thought, illustrating how Colet's sermons, Erasmus's writings, and More's ethical dilemmas contributed to the broader Renaissance backdrop. The author positions these reformers as harbingers of social and religious change, emphasizing their distinct yet interconnected visions for a refor...
This book expands on established doctrine in legal history and sets out a challenge for legal philosophers. The English medieval village community offers a historical and philosophical lens on the concept of custom which challenges accepted notions of what law is. The book traces the study of the medieval village community from early historical works in the nineteenth century through to current research. It demonstrates that some law-making can and has been ‘bottom-up’ in English law, with community-led decisionmaking having a particularly important role in the early common law. The detailed consideration of law in the English village community reveals alternative ways of making and conc...
After "Corona" comes the war! Suddenly it becomes clear that Europe has been fooling itself for years with the hope of "change through trade". And while there is intense debate about arms deliveries - yes or no, or maybe just 5000 helmets - the war reveals another problem: the collapse of the supply chain cycle! The supply of grain and vegetable oils is decreasing dramatically. Ukraine exported over 16 million tons of grain annually, mostly to North Africa and the Middle East. And while heated debates continue over the approval of Nord Stream 2, Russian gas continues to flow to Europe via Nord Stream 1, indirectly financing Putin's war. And while possible arms deliveries continue to be debated, we lurch into the next crisis.
In the twentieth century, Mansfield concludes, more modern ways of studying Erasmus have emerged, notably through seeing him more precisely in his own historical context.