Title: The French Paracelsians
Description: Paracelsus, A Swiss-German scientist, proposed a new approach to natural philosophy and medicine--through chemistry. In France the Medical Faculty in Paris determined to block the introduction of chemistry to medicine in any field. The persistent influence of medical chemistry was significant both for the chemical revolution and as one of the driving forces behind the scientific revolution.
Subjects: Medicine, Chemistry, History, Paracelsus, 1493-1541, Chemistry, history, Medicine, france, History, 15th Century, History, 16th Century, History, 17th Century, History, 18th Century, Early works to 1800, History of Medicine
Places: France
People: Paracelsus (1493-1541)