Review of The chemical promise: Experiment and mysticism in the chemical philosophy, 1550-1800, Allen G. Debus
William B. Jensen
Bulletin for the History of Chemistry 2007 DOI: 10.70359/bhc2007v032p057 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Key findings | Argues that chemical philosophy from 1550 to 1800 was a coherent tradition blending experiment and mysticism, and that this tradition significantly shaped the development of modern chemistry. |
Abstract
Review of The Chemical Promise: Experiment and Mysticism in the Chemical Philosophy, 1550-1800, Allen G. Debus.
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