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Paracelsus

Speculative Theory and the Crisis of the Early Reformation

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250 pages
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9 hours

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Paracelsus emerges as a pivotal figure in medical innovation and philosophy, embodying the spirit of the radical Reformation. This examination delves into his writings, challenging myths about his scientific approach and emphasizing his responses to the sectarian conflicts of his time. As a radical theorist, he defied disciplinary boundaries, focusing on unique phenomena like transmuted diseases and overlooked female pathologies, ultimately questioning established ideologies and contributing significantly to the evolution of thought during the German Renaissance.

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Paracelsus, Andrew Weeks

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1996
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