From Paracelsus to Newton: Magic and the Making of Modern Science

By Charles Webster

Book Overview

The alchemist and physician known as Paracelsus (1493-1541) appears to have dwelt in a completely different intellectual world from Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Newton's work lies in the lofty era of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486438333
• ISBN13: 9780486438337
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

From Paracelsus to Newton. A world apart? Not necessarily.

Charles Webster compares society and religion around the time of both men and finds that even though we look at the different ages as two different worlds, in reality, the world is the same. The Preface tells the whole story. However, we get the details in three lectures: Prophecy Spiritual magic Demonic Magic The notes are found at the end of each lecture, so you have to keep your finger in the book if you intend to read the notes as you go.