The Renaissance Conscience

This book presents one of the first studies of the Renaissance notion of conscience, through examining theological manuals, legal treatises, letters and other sources of the period. Represents one of the few modern studies exploring developments in scholastic and Renaissance notions of conscienceSynthesizes literary, theological and historical approachesPresents case studies from England and the Hispanic World that reveal shared traditions, strategies, and conclusions regarding moral uncertaintySheds new light on the crises of conscience of ordinary people, as well as prominent individuals such as Thomas MoreOffers new research on the ways practical theologians in England, Spain, and France participated in political debate and interacted with secular counsellors and princes