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Dr. Robert Fludd, Mersenne and Gassendi

Dr. Robert Fludd, Mersenne and Gassendi

Craven, J. B.

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ISBN10: 1163014761
ISBN13: 9781163014769
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
This book, titled Dr. Robert Fludd, Mersenne and Gassendi and written by J.B. Craven, explores the lives and works of three influential figures in the history of science and philosophy. The first, Dr. Robert Fludd, was a 17th century English physician, philosopher, and mystic who believed in the interconnectedness of all things and sought to bridge the gap between science and spirituality. The second, Marin Mersenne, was a French mathematician, philosopher, and theologian who corresponded with many of the leading thinkers of his time and made significant contributions to the fields of acoustics, geometry, and number theory. The third, Pierre Gassendi, was a French philosopher, scientist, and priest who advocated for a more empirical approach to knowledge and helped to popularize the ideas of Epicureanism in the 17th century. Through a series of essays and analyses, Craven delves into the ideas and legacies of these three figures, exploring their contributions to fields as diverse as alchemy, cosmology, and metaphysics, and illuminating the ways in which their work continues to influence contemporary thought.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Dr. Robert Fludd, by J. B. Craven. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802963.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.

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