The Sceptical Chymist: or Chymico-Physical Doubts & Paradoxes, Touching the Spagyrist's Principles Commonly call'd Hypostatical; As they are wont to be Propos'd and Defended by the Generality of Alchymists. Whereunto is præmis'd Part of another Discourse relating to the same Subject.

Author: Boyle, Robert

Synopsis:

In 'The Sceptical Chymist', Robert Boyle challenges the widely accepted principles of alchemy and delves into the doubts and paradoxes surrounding the field. Through a series of thought-provoking arguments and experiments, Boyle questions the fundamental beliefs of the alchemists and presents a new perspective on the nature of matter and chemical reactions. This captivating work explores the boundaries of scientific knowledge and challenges readers to question long-held beliefs.

Genres: Philosophy, Science, Non-fiction

Themes: Skepticism, Scientific Method, Alchemy, Chemistry

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