History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 437 - Jennifer Rampling on Renaissance Alchemy
Jan 21, 2024
Jennifer Rampling, an expert on Renaissance alchemy, discusses alchemical practices in 16th century England, including its sponsorship by Queen Elizabeth I and William Cecil. She explores the process of citrination, the fusion of ideas between quintessence and Ficino's spiritus Mundi, and the defense against accusations of ritual magic. Rampling also delves into the relationship between alchemy and philosophy, the influence of Paracelsus, and the phenomenon of darkness becoming bright in alchemy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Alchemy and Sponsorship in Renaissance England
02:32 • 17min
Alchemy and Citrination in the Renaissance
19:20 • 5min
Alchemy, Philosophy, and the Evolution of Natural Knowledge
24:29 • 2min
The Influence of Paracelsus on Alchemical Theories
26:52 • 6min
Understanding the Effect of Darkness becoming Bright and the Retention of Credibility in Renaissance Alchemy
32:57 • 2min