This thinker's last book cited Augustine in attacking the practice of astrology, and he also published an "Apology" to defend a larger work that sought to reconcile Christianity with all other religions and (*) philosophies.
In an essay on this philosopher, Walter Pater contends that he was "one of the last who seriously and sincerely entertained the claim on men's faith of the pagan religions." This thinker's last book cited Augustine in attacking the practice of astrology, and he also published an "Apology" to defend a larger work that sought to reconcile Christianity with all other religions and (*) philosophies. In his most famous work, this philosopher argues that human beings are the "greatest wonders" because they can choose to transform themselves by exercising their intellectual powers, and he urges the reader to emulate the angels in order to achieve mystical union with God. Also a noted student of Kabbala, FTP, name this Renaissance philosopher and humanist, the author of 900 Conclusions and "Oration on the Dignity of Man."
In an essay on this philosopher, Walter Pater contends that he was "one of the last who seriously and sincerely entertained the claim on men's faith of the pagan religions."
Giovanni Pico della Mirandola [prompt on Mirandola]