The Hunter Chef Cookbook
- 304 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
100 recipes for cooking wild game and foraged foods from a seasoned expert.
Michael Hunter Libros
Michael Hunter es Profesor Emérito de Historia en Birkbeck, University of London. Es autor de numerosas obras que exploran la ciencia y la cultura de la modernidad temprana, adentrándose a menudo en las intrincadas relaciones entre la fe y la investigación científica. Su erudición ofrece profundas perspectivas sobre las corrientes intelectuales de la época, examinando cómo se formó la comprensión científica dentro del contexto más amplio de la sociedad de la modernidad temprana. El trabajo de Hunter se distingue por su enfoque en descubrir las motivaciones subyacentes y los fundamentos filosóficos que guiaron la exploración científica temprana.
The Poetics of Early Chinese Thought
How the Shijing Shaped the Chinese Philosophical Tradition
- 240 páginas
- 9 horas de lectura
The central role of poetry, especially the Shijing (Classic of Poetry), is highlighted as a crucial influence on classical Chinese thought, challenging the dominance of figures like Confucius and Mencius. Michael Hunter contends that understanding the philosophical tradition requires acknowledging the significance of poetic expression, which has been overlooked in contemporary interpretations.
The Decline of Magic
- 288 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
A provocative account of the seismic shift in attitude toward the supernatural in seventeenth and eighteenth century Britain
Dying to Tell You
The Sermon on the Cross: Seeking to Know Christ in His Crucifixion and the Gospel Contained in the Seven Sayings of Jesus from Calvary
- 292 páginas
- 11 horas de lectura
Exploring the profound call to discipleship, this book delves into the meaning of "taking up your cross" as taught by Jesus. It examines how believers can embody this principle in their lives, drawing insights from the apostle Paul's teachings on crucifixion and intimacy with Christ. By reflecting on the transformative journey of self-denial and spiritual connection, readers are encouraged to deepen their understanding of faith and the implications of following Jesus in a deeply personal way.
Boyle Studies
Aspects of the Life and Thought of Robert Boyle (1627-91)
- 266 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Exploring Robert Boyle's significant contributions to science, this volume delves into his complex ideas and their impact on the scientific community before Newton. It serves as a sequel to Michael Hunter's earlier works, which examined Boyle's scrupulous nature and his manuscripts. The book emphasizes Boyle's influence and the evolution of his thought, highlighting his role in shaping modern scientific inquiry and methodology.
Anxiety about the threat of atheism was rampant in the early modern period yet, paradoxically, examples of openly-expressed irreligious opinion are surprisingly rare. This book offers a detailed analysis of three cases, and contrasts the real 'assurance' shown by such figures with the doubts expressed, often privately, by believers.