Francesco Maria Zanotti facts for kids
Francesco Maria Zanotti was an Italian thinker and writer. He was born in Bologna on January 6, 1692, and passed away there on December 25, 1777. Besides writing, he also shared his thoughts on art. Many people respected his ideas and knowledge.
Quick facts for kids
Francesco Maria Zanotti
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| Born | 6 January 1692  Bologna, Papal States |
| Died | 25 December 1777 (aged 85) Bologna, Papal States |
| Occupation | Writer, philosopher |
Life and Work
Francesco was the son of Giampietro Zanotti. He also learned from a scholar named Eustachio Manfredi.
In 1718, Francesco became a professor of philosophy at the University of Bologna. Later, in 1723, he worked as a secretary for Luigi Ferdinando Marsigli.
At first, Zanotti followed the ideas of a philosopher named Descartes. But later, he became a big supporter of Isaac Newton's scientific ideas. In 1728, a scientist named Francesco Algarotti even did light experiments in Zanotti's lab. They copied Newton's famous prism experiments.
In 1741, Zanotti became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very important group for scientists. That same year, he wrote about how ideas connect in our minds. He believed this was similar to how forces work in Newton's physics.
In 1766, he became the president of the Institute of Science in Bologna. This shows how respected he was in the world of science.
Other Family Members
Francesco Maria Zanotti had other famous family members:
- His brother, Giampietro Cavazzoni Zanotti, was a writer, painter, and art historian.
- Eustachio Zanotti was a well-known astronomer and engineer.
Important Writings
Francesco Maria Zanotti wrote many books and essays. Here are some of his important works:
- La forza attrattiva delle idee (1747) - This book was about how ideas attract each other.
- La filosofia morale secondo i peripatetici (1754) - This work discussed moral philosophy.
- Dell'arte poetica (1758) - This book was about the art of poetry.
- Lettere famigliari in difesa della Felsina Pittrice - A collection of letters.
- Delle lodi delle belle arti - About the praise of fine arts.
- Dialogo in difesa di G. Reni - A dialogue defending the artist Guido Reni.
