Project Gutenberg 2022-02-05 Public domain in the USA. 1246 Thorndike, Lynn 1882 1965 A History of Magic and Experimental Science, Volume 2 (of 2) During the First Thirteen Centuries of Our Era $aUnited States :$bColumbia University Press,$c1923. Tim Lindell, sf2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A History of Magic and Experimental Science, Volume 2" by Lynn Thorndike is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the development of magic and experimental science during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, featuring prominent figures and intellectual movements of the period. The book delves into the relationship between magic, natural sciences, and Christian thought, offering insights into how these subjects were intertwined during medieval times. At the start of this volume, Thorndike introduces key contributors to scholastic theology such as Peter Abelard and Hugh of St. Victor. He discusses the influence of these figures on magic and experimental science, emphasizing their significant roles in the growth of these disciplines. The opening chapter highlights Abelard's thoughts on astrology and the stars, demonstrating the complexities of medieval understanding of natural and supernatural forces. Through a detailed examination of these early scholars, the author sets the stage for a broader discussion on the evolution of thought in the realms of science and magic throughout the upcoming chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/historyofmagicex02thor 20190627025305thorndike 1923 US Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Science -- History Magic -- History Q Text Category: History - Other Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages 3774644 2025-07-26T13:23:16.750998 text/html 3510262 2024-10-18T19:12:13 text/html 1370411 2025-07-26T13:24:37.733153 application/epub+zip 1401705 2025-07-26T13:23:37.107919 application/epub+zip 1317637 2025-07-26T13:23:26.446958 application/epub+zip 2441912 2025-07-26T13:25:14.352988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2321836 2025-07-26T13:24:22.996704 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2238213 2022-09-30T09:24:17.073321 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2488846 2025-07-26T13:23:05.171062 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2468725 2024-10-18T19:12:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16799 2025-07-26T13:25:14.636971 application/rdf+xml 18142 2025-07-26T13:23:27.643994 image/jpeg 3198 2025-07-26T13:23:27.097961 image/jpeg 1217764 2025-07-26T13:23:16.985020 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia