Dr. Robert Fludd

The book ""Dr. Robert Fludd"" by J.B. Craven provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of Robert Fludd, a prominent English physician, philosopher, and mystic of the early 17th century. The author delves into Fludd's intellectual and spiritual journey, tracing his early education, his medical training, and his interest in alchemy, astrology, and Hermetic philosophy. The book explores Fludd's contributions to the fields of medicine, natural philosophy, and esotericism, highlighting his influential writings on topics such as the nature of God, the human soul, and the universe. The author also sheds light on Fludd's controversial beliefs and his clashes with the scientific establishment of his time. Overall, ""Dr. Robert Fludd"" provides a fascinating insight into the life and ideas of a remarkable figure in the history of science and spirituality.The life and writings of the famous English Rosicrucian. Contents: His youth; Duns Scotus and the Schoolmen; Occult Studies in England; Fludd goes abroad; Secret Societies for Esoteric study; Michael Maier�������A Friend; �������Tractatus Theologo-Philosophicus�������; The �������Utriusque Cosmi Historia�������; Second part of the �������Historia�������; The second Tome of the �������Historia�������; Theosophical and Cabalistic studies of Fludd; Fludd, Mersenne, and Gassendi; The Charges Against Fludd by Gassendi, and Fludd's Reply in his �������Clavis.������� The �������Philosophia Sacra,������� and �������Philosophia Moysaica�������; The Mosaicall Philosophy; Fludd and Foster; Fludd's Medical Works: Mystical and Practical; Fludd's last Portrait; Orders for his Funeral.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.