The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe by Lynn Thorndike

The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe by Lynn Thorndike, published in 2005. Limited numbered 60/250.A comprehensive study of the role of magic in the intellectual and cultural history of Europe. Authored by a prominent historian of science and medicine, this book explores how magic was understood and practiced in Europe from antiquity to the early modern period. Thorndike examines the different forms of magic that existed in Europe, including natural magic, demonic magic, and ceremonial magic. He explores the ways in which magic was used for healing, divination, and other purposes, and how it was viewed by different cultures and religions..The book also explores the relationship between magic and science, and how the two were often intertwined in the medieval and early modern periods. Thorndike argues that magic played an important role in the development of science, as many of the early scientific experiments and observations were conducted by practitioners of magic. Overall, The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe is a fascinating and insightful study of the history of magic in Europe and its impact on the intellectual and cultural development of the continent. Hardcover with original jacket, near fine.