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9781333931483: Studies in the History and Method of Science

Synopsis

This book delves into the scientific views and spiritual visions of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a remarkable 12th-century abbess, writer, composer, mystic, philosopher, visionary, and polymath. The author provides new insights into Hildegard's fusion of internal and external worlds, showing how she regarded physical events, moral truths, and spiritual experiences as interdependent and interwoven. The book explores the origins of her ideas, examining the influence of Greek philosophy, early Christian thought, and medieval cosmology on her writings. It sheds light on her unique perspectives on the natural world, the human body, birth and death, and the nature of the soul, demonstrating how she wove together scientific and theological concepts in her mystical visions. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of science, medieval thought, and the life and work of one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages.

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