Sir Thomas Browne: A Doctor's Life of Science & FaithCollier Books, 1961 - 251 pages A study of Sir Thomas Browne, a seventeenth century physician who was deeply concerned with his own faith at a time of religious strife and of new interest in science, and the remarkable age in which he lived. |
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... seventeenth - century writings . In 1642 Andrew Crooke's anonymous publication became a steady seller . Then , by great good luck something occurred which sold copies beyond Crooke's fondest expectations . Sir Kenelm Digby , whose name ...
... seventeenth - century writings . In 1642 Andrew Crooke's anonymous publication became a steady seller . Then , by great good luck something occurred which sold copies beyond Crooke's fondest expectations . Sir Kenelm Digby , whose name ...
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... seventeenth century . . . though full of half - truths and crushed with classical allusions . .. Then let us not despise Sir Thomas Browne's old cabinet , which may be a little out of date , but it is not half so dusty as the minds of ...
... seventeenth century . . . though full of half - truths and crushed with classical allusions . .. Then let us not despise Sir Thomas Browne's old cabinet , which may be a little out of date , but it is not half so dusty as the minds of ...
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... seventeenth century , the actual business of treating illness had advanced little over that of medieval times . Almost nothing was really known of the causes of disease . Sir Geoffrey Keynes , editor and bibliographer of Browne's ...
... seventeenth century , the actual business of treating illness had advanced little over that of medieval times . Almost nothing was really known of the causes of disease . Sir Geoffrey Keynes , editor and bibliographer of Browne's ...
Contents
Religio Medici A Doctors Confession of Faith | 9 |
From Cheapside to Winchester | 26 |
Oxford | 36 |
Copyright | |
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