Alchemy Flashcards
Historiographic issues, humanists, and the Renaissance of "Occult" philosophy
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What is the main idea of the Yates thesis?
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Hermeticism and occult philosophy played a vital role in shaping the scientific revolution and the evolution of modern science.
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Name two reasons Newman explains for the increased interest in alchemy.
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- Medical reforms, possibility/efforts to improve
- Technical possibilities (i.e. gunpowder)
