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Wissensgenealogien der frühen Neuzeit im Vergleich

Epistemische Entwürfe des Paracelsismus im wissensgeschichtlichen Kontext

A Comparison between Genealogies of Science in Early Modernity

Epistemic Designs of Paracelcism from the Perspective of the History of Science
In: Daphnis
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Tobias Bulang Germanistisches Seminar, Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland tobias.bulang@gs.uni-heidelberg.de

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For Paracelsian texts, as well as for hermetic writing in general, genealogies that trace knowledge all the way back to Hermes Trismegistos or even to Adam are characteristic. However, in the 16th century, Paracelsians were by far not the only ones drafting such genealogies. Many sciences didn’t restrict themselves to the medieval practice of quoting ancient authorities (e.g. Plinius dixit …), but rather employed genealogies of knowledge to achieve legitimacy for their texts. Such genealogies of knowledge preceeded a modern history of science. Also, they aim towards a turning point in the very presence of their authors, a point from which truth is finally revealed again. This presentation will compare different genealogies of knowledge (in botanical, demonological, and alchemical writings) and investigate their social and institutional implications.

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