John Dee's Natural Philosophy: Between Science and Religion - Couverture rigide

Clulee, Nicholas H.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0415006252 ISBN 13 : 9780415006255

Editeur : Routledge, 1989

Synopsis

John Dee was the 'mage' at the court of Elizabeth I. He was mathematician, scientist, sorcerer and alchemist combined. This major study of Dee enables the reader to develop a full understanding of his role in history. This book should be of interest to advanced students of Renaissance studies, early modern history and philosophy.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is the definitive study of John Dee and his intellectual career. Originally published in 1988, this interpretation is far more detailed than any that came before and is an authoritative account for anyone interested in the history, literature and scientific developments of the Renaissance, or the occult.

John Dee has fascinated successive generations. Mathematician, scientist, astrologer and magus at the court of Elizabeth I, he still provokes controversy. To some he is the genius whose contributions to navigation made possible the feats of Elizabethan explorers and colonists, to others an alchemist and charlatan.

Thoroughly examining Dee’s natural philosophy, this book provides a balanced evaluation of his place, and the role of the occult, in sixteenth-century intellectual history. It brings together insights from a study of Dee’s writings, the available biographical material, and his sources as reflected in his extensive library and, more importantly, numerous surviving annotated volumes from it.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1989
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0415006252
• ISBN 13: 9780415006255
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 376
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• Personne responsable: non disponible