Newton and Alchemy: The Untold Story

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Here you find the link to the lecture of John Maynard Keynes called; Newton the Man: mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk...
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0:00 The neglected alchemical archive of Isaac Newton
1:57 John Maynard Keynes saves Newton's archive
3:39 Keynes' lecture about the archive
5:35 The content of the archive
5:54 His disbelieve in the holy trinity
6:25 Biblical prophecies
6:53 Newton's work on alchemy
7:45 The library of Newton
9:15 Newton the Alchemist by William R. Newman
10:28 Support my channel :-)
10:45 Insight 1: Newton the adept
11:54 Insight 2: Safeguarding their secrets
14:36 Insight 3: Scientific method influenced by alchemical methods
15:45 Insight 4: Many more Alchemists
17:15 Alchemy and Science a sensitive mix
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[@eddydeschrijver3394]

Thank you for the challenging contribution, Lieven, and amazing how so many different aspects could come together in one single person.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Yes it is challenging indeed. I had no idea that this man was so much more than what we learned at school about him. #neverstopexploring ;-)

[@sakthidharan5641]

What you are doing is probably what I would call my dream life/career. Your efforts and dedication to bringing great content from good books is immensely impressive and the way you deliver it is gentle and soothing.

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Dear @sakthidharan5641 thank you for your kind words. I'm very happy that you appreciate the content that I create. Maybe one day it will be my full time job 😊 Let's hope. I wish you a wonderful day and hope to welcome you again on my channel. Warm regards, Lieven

[@venkataraghotham7586]

Once again a learned and insightful video

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you for your kind words. I wish you a nice day and hope to welcome you back to channel. May I ask, which kind of books do you like to read?

[@markdpricemusic1574]

For newcomers to alchemy, Alexander Roob's ''alechemy and Mystiicism'' is very inexpensive and has hundreds of gorgeous colour plates. It is a good introduction to the main ideas too, and will direct you to further and more specialist books.

Inspiring channel

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@PT5-Shorts]

Underrated video

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you for your kind words. Glad that you liked the video. Please feel free to share it with people that might be interested. Have a great day, Lieven

[@markdpricemusic1574]

Many thanks for this. The role of alchemy has been much overlooked in the development of knowledge. One of the oldest ( and one of the best) public museums in Europe was founded by Sir Elias Ashmole... who also complied and published the Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum,.This is a crucial compendium of alchemical writings which were in private hands until Ashmole intervened. Great early chemistry, and some of the finest metaphysical poetry in the Englsih language. The doctrine that the ''rational'' stands in stark opposition to the world of imagination, mysticism, poetry, etc is a very modern ( and stupid) idea! Once again, sincere thanks for your wonderful work!

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you Mark for sharing your thoughts and insights. I learned something new. I wish you a wonderful day. Lieven

[@cluelessinsider7620]

This episode was a revelation. It made me think deeper about the relationship between science and magic. Were scientists attempting to unlock the principles of magic in nature or were alchemist searching for the science to make the magic happen? Based on this research, it would appear that Newton was a man obsessed by discovering the laws of nature by any means necessary. He must’ve tried every path. Can you imagine his excitement when he was at last able to put on paper formulas that explained so much?

[@BoldBooksandBones]

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful insights @cluelessinsider7620. Indeed a fascinating way of looking at it. I wish you a wonderful day!