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Theophrastus Paracelsus

Theophrastus Paracelsus

Swainson, W. P.

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Historical FiguresMetaphysical GeneralScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1162622598
ISBN13: 9781162622590
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.11 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The book Theophrastus Paracelsus by W.P. Swainson is a biographical work that explores the life and achievements of the Swiss physician, alchemist, and philosopher Theophrastus Paracelsus. The book delves into the historical context of Paracelsus' life, including his upbringing in a family of physicians and his education in medicine and alchemy. It also examines his contributions to the fields of medicine and chemistry, including his development of new remedies and his rejection of traditional medical practices.Swainson's book also explores Paracelsus' philosophical and spiritual beliefs, including his ideas about the nature of the universe and the role of humans within it. The book highlights Paracelsus' influence on later philosophers and scientists, including Isaac Newton and Carl Jung.Overall, Theophrastus Paracelsus provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the life and work of one of the most influential thinkers of the Renaissance era.1919. One of the greatest and best known of the medieval occultists was Theophrastus Bombast von Hohenheim or, as he is generally called, Paracelsus. He belongs to that type of mysticism which may be termed scientific rather than religious. He was not so much a mystic as an occultists, being a magician rather than a saint. This work represents a biographical sketch of this occultist and his times. Contents: early life and travels; wanderings and death; as above so below, doctrine of signature; necromancy; origin of disease; magic; alchemy; astrology; comparison with other mystics; a Christian occultist.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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