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Hermeticism And The New Birth Of Western Science

Hermeticism And The New Birth Of Western Science

Henry, Alfred H.

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PhilosophyOccultSecret Societies

ISBN10: 1425312276
ISBN13: 9781425312275
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Hermeticism and the New Birth of Western Science is a book written by Alfred H. Henry that explores the relationship between Hermeticism and the development of modern science in the Western world. The book delves into the history of Hermeticism, a philosophical and religious tradition that originated in ancient Egypt and Greece and was later adopted by the Romans and the Renaissance thinkers. Henry argues that Hermeticism played a crucial role in the emergence of modern science, as it provided a framework for reconciling the spiritual and the material aspects of reality.The book traces the influence of Hermeticism on the works of prominent scientists and philosophers such as Isaac Newton, Francis Bacon, and Robert Fludd. Henry shows how these thinkers drew on Hermetic principles such as the unity of nature, the correspondence between the microcosm and the macrocosm, and the idea of the divine spark within each individual to develop their scientific theories and methods.The book also examines the ways in which Hermeticism has been misunderstood and marginalized in the history of Western thought, particularly during the Enlightenment period when rationalism and empiricism became dominant. Henry argues that a renewed appreciation of Hermeticism can help us to transcend the limitations of modern science and cultivate a more holistic and integrated understanding of the world.Overall, Hermeticism and the New Birth of Western Science is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of spirituality and science in the Western tradition. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of ideas, the philosophy of science, and the relationship between science and spirituality.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ex Oriente Lux: Lecture Outlines for those Seeking Initiation into the Hidden House of Masonry, by Alfred H. Henry. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595498.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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