Publisher's Synopsis
The Early Hermetic Philosophy is a book written by F. Sherwood Taylor that explores the ancient Hermetic philosophy and its influence on Western thought. The book delves into the origins of Hermeticism, tracing its roots back to ancient Egypt and Greece, and examines its development in the Hellenistic era.The author provides a detailed analysis of the Hermetic corpus, including the famous Hermetica, a collection of philosophical and religious texts attributed to the legendary figure Hermes Trismegistus. Taylor explores the key concepts of Hermeticism, such as the nature of the divine, the relationship between the spiritual and material worlds, and the role of human beings in the cosmos.The book also examines the impact of Hermeticism on various aspects of Western culture, including alchemy, astrology, and Renaissance art and literature. Taylor argues that Hermeticism played a significant role in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of the Western world, influencing thinkers such as Paracelsus, Giordano Bruno, and Isaac Newton.Overall, The Early Hermetic Philosophy is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most fascinating and influential philosophical traditions in Western history.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Alchemists, Founders of Modern Chemistry, by F. Sherwood Taylor. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459002X.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.