Joannes Baptista van Helmont

The book ""Joannes Baptista van Helmont: Alchemist, Physician and Philosopher"" by H. Stanley Redgrove is a comprehensive biography of the life and work of the famous 17th-century Flemish alchemist, physician, and philosopher, Joannes Baptista van Helmont. The author provides a detailed account of van Helmont's upbringing, education, and early career as a physician before delving into his work as an alchemist and philosopher.The book explores van Helmont's many contributions to the fields of chemistry, medicine, and philosophy, including his groundbreaking experiments on the nature of gases and his development of the concept of gas as a distinct substance. Redgrove also examines van Helmont's theories on the nature of the universe, the role of the soul in human consciousness, and the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms.Throughout the book, Redgrove provides a rich historical context for van Helmont's work, discussing the intellectual and cultural milieu of 17th-century Europe and the many scientific and philosophical debates of the time. The author also draws on a wealth of primary sources, including van Helmont's own writings, to provide a nuanced and detailed portrait of this important historical figure.Overall, ""Joannes Baptista van Helmont: Alchemist, Physician and Philosopher"" is an engaging and informative biography that sheds new light on the life and work 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.