Giorgio A Pinton

Tommaso Maria Minorelli (1661-1733) Giorgio A Pinton

In this second volume, we will consider the copy of the De Uno sent to Minorelli in Rome. What is the peculiar characteristic of Vico's direct interventions with glosses or marginal marks and what is of readers, like Gugliemo Pepe, would be analyzed following the traditional method used in this kind of research: the definitive text of the work of a well-known philosopher. The "wonder" in this volume is that of having had the opportunity of finding out who actually was Tommaso Maria Minorelli. The reader, given the various expositions on Minorelli's life, love, and works would have its chance to value him for his faithful gregariousness with the members of the "Tamburo's Group," his obedience to his superiors, his responsibility as teacher and Librarian of the Casanatense Library, his task as Censor of books for the imprimatur, and also his handling of his own partial blindness. But there is much more in this volume and that can be found listed openly on the back cover. And G. B. Vico, how is he a part of this? Find that out!