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Johann Ludwig von Wolzogenâs Philosophical and Political Thought
A Confrontation with the Ideas of Descartes and Szlichtyng, with Selected Translations
Series: - Brill's Studies in Intellectual History, Volume: 368/32
- Brill's Texts and Sources in Intellectual History, Volume: 368/32
This volume presents the first English translations of the writings of Johann Ludwig von Wolzogen (c. 1599â1661)âtheologian, philosopher, and mathematicianâwho emerged as one of the leading figures of the Polish Brethren, also known as the Socinians or Arians. It highlights Wolzogenâs distinctive contribution to early modern European philosophy and intellectual culture, revealing the depth and originality of his engagement with the major religious and philosophical debates of his time. The accompanying introduction situates his thought within the wider currents of seventeenth-century discourse, demonstrating how the Polish Brethrenâone of Europeâs most innovative and reform-minded movementsâanticipated key themes of modernity, including religious rationalism, toleration, and social reform.
PrzemysÅaw Gut serves a Professor at the Department of the History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His research focuses on early modern philosophy, particularly the thought of Descartes, Leibniz, and Spinoza. He has published several monographs, translations, and numerous articles devoted to these philosophers and their intellectual contexts
Marcin Iwanicki serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of the History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His work focuses on modern European philosophical traditions and their relevance to contemporary analytic debates.
Joanna Usakiewicz serves as a Professor of University of Bialystok. She is a classical philologist and historian of philosophy. Her research interests focus on the philosophy of the 17th century. She has published several monographs and translations from Latin (R. Descartes, P. Gassendi, A. Geulincx and J. Stegmann).
Roman Majeran received his PhD in philosophy from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His special areas of concern are ancient and medieval philosophy; published articles on Plato, Aristotle, William of Ockham, Thomas Aquinas, John Duns Scotus, medieval neoplatonism and Nicholas of Cusa.
Marcin Iwanicki serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of the History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His work focuses on modern European philosophical traditions and their relevance to contemporary analytic debates.
Joanna Usakiewicz serves as a Professor of University of Bialystok. She is a classical philologist and historian of philosophy. Her research interests focus on the philosophy of the 17th century. She has published several monographs and translations from Latin (R. Descartes, P. Gassendi, A. Geulincx and J. Stegmann).
Roman Majeran received his PhD in philosophy from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His special areas of concern are ancient and medieval philosophy; published articles on Plato, Aristotle, William of Ockham, Thomas Aquinas, John Duns Scotus, medieval neoplatonism and Nicholas of Cusa.
Introduction
â1âSocinianism in Poland
â2âReligious and Philosophical Views of the Socinians
â3âJohann Ludwig von Wolzogen: His Life and Writings
â4âAn Overview of the Translated Works
Part 1 A Polemic against Descartes
Notes on Descartesâs Metaphysical Meditations (complete)
Part 2 A Polemic against Jonasz Szlichtyng
1 On the Nature and Quality of the Kingdom of Christ and the Christian Religion (Excerpts)
2 Annotations to the Four Questions on Authority, War, and Related Matters by Jonasz Szlichtyng (Complete)
3 Response to the Annotations Opposed to the Annotations on Three Questions: On the Authority, War, Private Defense (Excerpts)
Index
â1âSocinianism in Poland
â2âReligious and Philosophical Views of the Socinians
â3âJohann Ludwig von Wolzogen: His Life and Writings
â4âAn Overview of the Translated Works
Selected Translations
Part 1 A Polemic against Descartes
Notes on Descartesâs Metaphysical Meditations (complete)
Part 2 A Polemic against Jonasz Szlichtyng
1 On the Nature and Quality of the Kingdom of Christ and the Christian Religion (Excerpts)
2 Annotations to the Four Questions on Authority, War, and Related Matters by Jonasz Szlichtyng (Complete)
3 Response to the Annotations Opposed to the Annotations on Three Questions: On the Authority, War, Private Defense (Excerpts)
Index
The book is intended for readers interested in the history of early modern European philosophy and theology. It will appeal to specialists in these fields and to postgraduate researchers and advanced graduate students. Keywords: Socinianism, the Polish Brethren, Arianism, theology, philosophy religious rationalism, toleration, heterodox Christianity.