Paracelsus And His View Of Nature (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425311117)

""Paracelsus and His View of Nature"" is a comprehensive analysis of the life and work of the famous Swiss physician and alchemist, Paracelsus. Written by John Maxson Stillman, this book offers a detailed exploration of Paracelsus' views on the natural world, including his ideas on medicine, chemistry, and philosophy. The author delves into Paracelsus' unconventional approach to medicine, which emphasized the importance of understanding the body's natural healing processes and the use of natural remedies. The book also explores Paracelsus' alchemical theories, which sought to uncover the hidden properties of matter and transform base substances into higher forms. Throughout the book, Stillman provides historical context for Paracelsus' ideas, drawing on a wide range of primary sources to paint a vivid picture of the man and his work. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, alchemy, or natural philosophy.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Paracelsus: His Personality and Influence as Physician, Chemist and Reformer, by John Maxson Stillman. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595293.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.

Author: John Maxson Stillman
ISBN-10: 1425311113
ISBN-13: 9781425311117
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d