Paracelsus: His Personality and Influence as Physician, Chemist and Reformer

By John Maxson Stillman

Book Overview

""Paracelsus: His Personality and Influence as Physician, Chemist and Reformer"" is a book written by John Maxson Stillman that explores the life and work of Paracelsus, a 16th-century Swiss physician, alchemist, and philosopher. The book delves into Paracelsus' unconventional approach to medicine, which included the use of chemical remedies and the belief that disease was caused by external factors such as environment and lifestyle. Stillman examines Paracelsus' contributions to the fields of chemistry, pharmacology, and medical theory, as well as his influence on later thinkers such as Goethe and Jung. The book also explores Paracelsus' personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his relationships with women. Overall, ""Paracelsus: His Personality and Influence as Physician, Chemist and Reformer"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of history's most fascinating and controversial figures.1920. Contents: Early Life; Paracelsan View of Nature; Medical Theory; Defiance to Medical Faculty and Profession; Reformer in Medicine; Chemist and Reformer in Chemistry; Contributions; Mission and Ethics of Physician; Theological Writer; Later Years; Last Days.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: 1564595293
• ISBN13: 9781564595294
• Release Date: November 1995
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.1" x 10.5"