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Routledge - An Alchemical Quest for Universal Knowledge

Name: Routledge - An Alchemical Quest for Universal Knowledge
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Explore the complex intellectual world of Jan Baptist Van Helmont (1579-1644) through this deep study by Georgiana Hedesan. While history often focuses on his contributions to chemistry and medicine, this book looks beyond his scientific impact to examine his broader philosophical legacy. Van Helmont was an original thinker who aimed to create a post-Scholastic synthesis of religion and natural philosophy. This work reconstructs his ambitious quest for universal knowledge and shows how his ideas influenced major intellectuals such as Robert Boyle and Gottfried Leibniz. Part of the Universal Reform: Studies in Intellectual History (1550-1700) series, this book provides a detailed look at the Flemish physician, alchemist, and philosopher. It offers a necessary perspective for those studying the history of science and the development of thought during this transformative era.

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Examines the life and work of Jan Baptist Van Helmont, a Flemish physician, alchemist, and philosopher.

Explores the connection between religion and natural philosophy through a post-Scholastic lens.

Traces the intellectual influence of Van Helmont on figures like Robert Boyle and Gottfried Leibniz.

Provides a deep look at his contributions to the history of medicine and chemistry.

Part of the Universal Reform: Studies in Intellectual History, 1550-1700 series from Routledge.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: paperback
ASIN: 1032402547
Category: Books > Subjects > History > World History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 29 August 2022
Listed Since: 08 July 2022

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