Joannes Baptista van Helmont: Alchemist, Physician and Philosopher

By H. Stanley Redgrove and I. M. L. Redgrove

Book Overview

""Joannes Baptista van Helmont: Alchemist, Physician and Philosopher"" by H. Stanley Redgrove is a biographical work that explores the life and contributions of Joannes Baptista van Helmont, a prominent figure in the fields of alchemy, medicine, and philosophy during the 17th century. The book delves into van Helmont's upbringing, education, and early influences, as well as his groundbreaking discoveries and theories in the fields of chemistry and medicine. Redgrove also explores van Helmont's spiritual and philosophical beliefs, which were heavily influenced by his alchemical pursuits. The book provides a comprehensive overview of van Helmont's life and work, including his famous experiments with plants and his contributions to the development of modern chemistry. Overall, ""Joannes Baptista van Helmont: Alchemist, Physician and Philosopher"" is a fascinating look into the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the history of science and philosophy.1922. In the early part of the 16th century there began to be accomplished in the world of medicine a revolution in many ways similar to that which was taking place at the same time in the domain of religion and theology, and with results not less (perhaps even more) beneficial to posterity. Just as the forces which achieved the reformation of the church, so too, did those which accomplished the reformation of medicine. Contents: Paracelsian reformation of medicine; Van Helmont's own account of his early life and studies; travels and trials; mysticism and magic; epistemology; ontology; psychology; power of magnetism; alchemical achievements; advancement of the healing arts.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162622628
• ISBN13: 9781162622620
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"