Epistolae

About “Epistolae”

The collected letters in "Epistolae" cover a range of topics including friendship, healthy living, the ancient philosophical tradition, biblical scholarship, medicine, the influence of the stars on human life, recommendations for reading books related to the Platonic tradition, and reflections on the art of good writing and speaking. The letters demonstrate Ficino's engagement with both intellectual and practical matters, showing his use of influence in Florence and beyond to defend his philosophy against opposition from the Church.