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Hermippus Redivivus: Or The Sage's Triumph Over Old Age And The Grave V1

Hermippus Redivivus: Or The Sage's Triumph Over Old Age And The Grave V1

Cohausen, Johann Heinrich
Goldsmid, Edmund

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PhilosophyHealth GeneralReligion General

ISBN10: 1425494161
ISBN13: 9781425494162
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hermippus Redivivus: Or The Sage's Triumph Over Old Age And The Grave V1 is a book written by Johann Heinrich Cohausen. It is a philosophical work that explores the concept of immortality and the possibility of extending human life beyond its natural limits. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life and teachings of the ancient philosopher Hermippus, who is said to have discovered the secret to eternal life. The second part of the book examines various methods and techniques that have been used throughout history to try and achieve immortality, including alchemy, astrology, and various forms of medicine. Cohausen argues that while these methods may have some merit, they ultimately fall short of achieving true immortality. Overall, Hermippus Redivivus is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider the possibility of extending human life beyond its natural limits.In Three Volumes. Wherein A Method Is Laid Down For Prolonging The Life And Vigor Of Man. Including A Commentary Upon An Ancient Inscription, In Which This Great Secret Is Revealed; Supported By Numerous Authorities. The Whole Interspersed With A Great Variety Of Remarkable And Well Attested Relations. Cohausen's Method For Retaining Youth Was To Inhale The Breath Of Young People. Sir William Osler Reports That A Certain Physician, After Reading The Book, Took Lodging In A Boarding School To Be Near The Youthful Source. Cohausen Cites Numerous Authorities At Length, Among Them Roger Bacon, Father Masseus (Historiarum Indicarum), And The Bible. These And Other Sources Tell Of Long-Lived Persons And How They Attained Longevity, Some Restoring Their Youthfulness Periodically, Growing New Teeth, Turning Gray Hair Into Black, Etc. His Explanation Of The Ancient Texts Reveals A Certain Freedom Of Interpretation, But His Formula For Restoring Youth Seems No Less Convincing Than Some Of The Modern Means Now Being Touted Commercially. One Argument His Critics Found Hard To Dispel Was That Since Diseases Pass From Person To Person, Why Can't Good Health Do The Same? The Translator, Dr. Campbell, A Scottish Historian, Was A Prolific Author And A Friend Of Contemporary Writers, Among Whom Was Samuel Johnson, Who Said That This Book Was Very Entertaining As An Account Of The Hermetic Philosophy And As Furnishing A Curious History Of The Extravagances Of The Human Mind. He Added, If It Were Merely Imaginary It Would Be Nothing At All.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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