The Foundations of Newton's Alchemy - Brossura

Dobbs, B. J.T.

 
9780521273817: The Foundations of Newton's Alchemy

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This book sets the foundations of Newton's alchemy in their historical context in Restoration England.

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Recensione

'Not every first book suffices to establish a reputation. Mrs Dobb's superb achievement does just that ... No one interested in seventeenth century science should allow himself to miss the work.' Journal of the History of Medicine

'Dobbs's book should be read not only by scholars of Newton: it should be basic reading for students of the enlightenment as well as for historians interested in the connection between Renaissance Neoplatonism, broadly interpreted and the origins of modern thought.' The Eighteenth Century

Descrizione del libro

This book sets the foundations of Newton's alchemy in their historical context in Restoration England. It is shown that alchemical modes of thought were quite strong in many of those who provided the dynamism for the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century and that these modes of thought had important relationships with general movements for reform in the same period.

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9780521207867: The Foundations of Newton's Alchemy

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  052120786X ISBN 13:  9780521207867
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1976
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