Wissensgenealogien der frühen Neuzeit im Vergleich: Epistemische Entwürfe des Paracelsismus im wissensgeschichtlichen Kontext
For Paracelsian texts, as well as for hermetic writing in general, genealogies that trace knowledge all the way back to Hermes Trismegistos or even to Adam are characteristic. However, in the 16th century, Paracelsians were by far not the only ones drafting such genealogies. Many sciences didn’t res...
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | German |
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19 Mar 2020
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Daphnis
Year: 2020, Volume: 48, Issue: 1-2, Pages: 38-64 |
| ISSN: | 1879-6583 |
| DOI: | 10.1163/18796583-04801002 |
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| Online Access: | Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1163/18796583-04801002 Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://brill.com/view/journals/daph/48/1-2/article-p38_38.xml 
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| Author Notes: | Tobias Bulang |
| Summary: | For Paracelsian texts, as well as for hermetic writing in general, genealogies that trace knowledge all the way back to Hermes Trismegistos or even to Adam are characteristic. However, in the 16th century, Paracelsians were by far not the only ones drafting such genealogies. Many sciences didn’t restrict themselves to the medieval practice of quoting ancient authorities (e.g. <em>Plinius dixit</em> …), but rather employed genealogies of knowledge to achieve legitimacy for their texts. Such genealogies of knowledge preceeded a modern history of science. Also, they aim towards a turning point in the very presence of their authors, a point from which truth is finally revealed again. This presentation will compare different genealogies of knowledge (in botanical, demonological, and alchemical writings) and investigate their social and institutional implications. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 11.05.2020 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1879-6583 |
| DOI: | 10.1163/18796583-04801002 |