The Aspiring Adept
| Author | : Lawrence Principe |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 358 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0691050821 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780691050829 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (829 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Aspiring Adept by : Lawrence Principe
Download or read book The Aspiring Adept written by Lawrence Principe and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the work of Robert Boyle (1627-1691), one of the leading figures of the Scientific Revolution. The author reinterprets Boyle's "The Sceptical Chymist", aiming to show that it criticises "unphilosophical" pharmacists and textbook writers.
