"A History of Magic and Experimental Science, Volume 2" by Lynn Thorndike is a journey into the intellectual landscape of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. It shines a light on the intertwined paths of magic and experimental science and their connection to Christian ideas. Notable figures such as Peter Abelard and Hugh of St. Victor step into view, recognized for their profound impact on scholastic theology as well as the evolution and expansion of these unique studies. Thorndike opens the gateway to understanding the intricate relationship between natural and supernatural forces, as seen through the eyes and knowledge of medieval scholars, specifically Abelard's insight into astrology and the stars, setting the stage for a wide investigation into science and magic.
A History of Magic and Experimental Science, Volume 2 (of 2) During the First Thirteen Centuries of Our Era
By Lynn Thorndike
Discover the forgotten age in which magic and experimental science danced together, guided by theologians and astrologers, during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
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About the AuthorLynn Thorndike was an American historian of medieval science and alchemy. He was the son of a clergyman, Edward R. Thorndike, and the younger brother of Ashley Horace Thorndike, an American educator and expert on William Shakespeare, and Edward Lee Thorndike, known for being the father of modern educational psychology.
Lynn Thorndike was an American historian of medieval science and alchemy. He was the son of a clergyman, Edward R. Thorndike, and the younger brother of Ashley Horace Thorndike, an American educator and expert on William Shakespeare, and Edward Lee Thorndike, known for being the father of modern educational psychology.
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