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Published in 1998, this is a fundamental re-assessment of the
world-view of the alchemists, natural philosophers and
intelligencers of the mid 17th century. Based almost entirely upon
the extensive and hitherto little-researched manuscript archive of
Samuel Hartlib, it charts and contextualises the personal and
intellectual history of Johann Moriaen (c.1592-1668), a
Dutch-German alchemist and natural philosopher. Moriaen was closely
acquainted with many of the leading thinkers and experimenters of
his time, including Rene Descartes, J.A. Comenius, J.R. Glauber and
J.S. KA1/4ffler. His detailed reports of relations with these
figures and his response to their work provide a uniquely informed
insight into the world of alchemy and natural philosophy. This
study also illuminates the nature and mechanisms of intellectual
and technological exchanges between Germany, The Netherlands and
England.
Published in 1998, this is a fundamental re-assessment of the
world-view of the alchemists, natural philosophers and
intelligencers of the mid 17th century. Based almost entirely upon
the extensive and hitherto little-researched manuscript archive of
Samuel Hartlib, it charts and contextualises the personal and
intellectual history of Johann Moriaen (c.1592-1668), a
Dutch-German alchemist and natural philosopher. Moriaen was closely
acquainted with many of the leading thinkers and experimenters of
his time, including Rene Descartes, J.A. Comenius, J.R. Glauber and
J.S. KA1/4ffler. His detailed reports of relations with these
figures and his response to their work provide a uniquely informed
insight into the world of alchemy and natural philosophy. This
study also illuminates the nature and mechanisms of intellectual
and technological exchanges between Germany, The Netherlands and
England.
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