"The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1" by Sir Thomas Browne is a deep exploration of faith, science, and common beliefs during the 1600s. The book features "Religio Medici," where the author shares his own religious beliefs and thoughts on science, and "Pseudodoxia Epidemica," a close look at and criticism of popular false beliefs of the time. The collection aims to give a true representation of Browne’s work, using editions from when he was still alive. With an introduction by Charles Sayle, the texts dive into how medicine and religion connect, showing Browne's search for understanding what it means to be human and the nature of faith while looking at science and culture. Readers can expect a challenging and thought-provoking journey through Browne's complex ideas.
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne, Volume 1
By Thomas Browne
Enter a world of intellectual debate where faith and reason collide, and long-held beliefs are challenged in a quest for truth.
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About the AuthorSir Thomas Browne was an English polymath and author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including science and medicine, religion and the esoteric. His writings display a deep curiosity towards the natural world, influenced by the Scientific Revolution of Baconian enquiry and are permeated by references to Classical and Biblical sources as well as the idiosyncrasies of his own personality. Although often described as suffused with melancholia, Browne's writings are also characterised by wit and subtle humour, while his literary style is varied, according to genre, resulting in a rich, unique prose which ranges from rough notebook observations to polished Baroque eloquence.
Sir Thomas Browne was an English polymath and author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including science and medicine, religion and the esoteric. His writings display a deep curiosity towards the natural world, influenced by the Scientific Revolution of Baconian enquiry and are permeated by references to Classical and Biblical sources as well as the idiosyncrasies of his own personality. Although often described as suffused with melancholia, Browne's writings are also characterised by wit and subtle humour, while his literary style is varied, according to genre, resulting in a rich, unique prose which ranges from rough notebook observations to polished Baroque eloquence.
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