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Explore the history of seventeenth-century naturalism with Jesuit Science and the End of Nature's Secrets by Routledge. This work examines how prominent Jesuit naturalists, including Niccolo Cabeo, Athanasius Kircher, and Gaspar Schott, addressed the problem of occult or insensible causation during the early modern period. Readers will learn how these scholars investigated the search for hidden causes that sat at the center of studying nature. The text covers diverse phenomena such as the activity of magnets, the unique powers of specific plants and animals, and the destructive forces found deep within the Earth. This book provides a detailed look at the scientific pursuits of the Jesuit order as they navigated the complexities of the early modern world.

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This Routledge publication examines the work of prominent Jesuit naturalists like Niccolo Cabeo, Athanasius Kircher, and Gaspar Schott.

The text explores seventeenth-century scientific efforts to understand occult or insensible causation.

Learn about the historical study of hidden causes in nature, including the activity of magnets.

The book covers the investigation of marvelous powers found in certain animals and plants.

Discover historical perspectives on the hidden and destructive forces located in the depths of the Earth.

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Release Date
28 June 2015
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