Michael Hunter Orden de los libros

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.

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.

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.

100 recipes for cooking wild game and foraged foods from a seasoned expert.

A provocative account of the seismic shift in attitude toward the supernatural in seventeenth and eighteenth century Britain