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  • The Aurora of The Philosophers

    by Theophrastus Paracelsus ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • The Treasure of Treasures for Alchemists

    by Theophrastus Paracelsus ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Delphi Collected Works of Theophrastus (Illustrated)

    by Theophrastus ...
    Series Book 91 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    The student and successor of Aristotle, Theophrastus of Eresus is the author of one of the most important botanical works to have survived antiquity. A polymath and enthusiast of many interests, his studies explored all aspects of human knowledge and experience, especially natural science. On a social level, Theophrastus’ famous ‘Characters’ is a collection of descriptive sketches, serving as the ... Read more

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  • Theophrastus's Characters

    An Ancient Take on Bad Behavior

    by Pamela Mensch, Theophrastus ...
    Translated by Pamela Mensch ...
    Read by Billy Crudup"These Characters are people we know―they're our quirky neighbors, our creepy bosses, our blind dates from hell. Sharp-tongued Theophrastus, made sharper than ever in this fresh new edition, reminds us that Athenian weirdness is as ageless as Athenian wisdom." —Mary Beard, Professor of Classics at Cambridge University, presenter of BBC's CivilisationsWhen Aristotle wrote that ... Read more

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  • The Characters of Theophrastus

    A Translation, with Introduction

    by Theophrastus ...
    Translated by Charles E. Bennett, William A. Hammond ...
    The Characters of Theophrastus is a book by Theophrastus concerning different types of men. Contents: The Flatterer, The Coward, The Tactless Man, The Mean Man, The Stupid Man, The Superstitious Man, The Suspicious Man and many more. ... Read more

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  • The Aurora of the Philosophers

    by Theophrastus Paracelsus ...
    Almadir, the philosopher, says: «We extract our Mercury from one perfect body and two perfect natural conditions incorporated together, which indeed puts forth externally its perfection, whereby it is able to resist the fire, so that its internal imperfection may be protected by the external perfections». By this passage of the sagacious philosopher is understood the Adamic matter, the limbus of ... Read more

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  • The Characters of Theophrastus

    Enriched edition. A Translation, with Introduction

    by Theophrastus, Colin Finch ...
    Translated by Charles E. Bennett, William A. Hammond ...
    In "The Characters of Theophrastus," the ancient Greek philosopher delves into the realm of human behavior and societal types through a series of humorous yet astute sketches. Written in the 4th century BCE, this pioneering work employs a concise and witty style, epitomizing the literary genre of character sketches that would later influence the development of character literature throughout the ... Read more

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  • Theophrastus and the Greek Physiological Psychology before Aristotle — On Sense Perception

    Enriched edition. Unraveling the Depths of Human Perception in Ancient Greece

    by Theophrastus, Roderick Lancaster ...
    Translated by George Malcolm Stratton ...
    In "Theophrastus and the Greek Physiological Psychology before Aristotle '— On Sense Perception," Theophrastus embarks on a meticulous exploration of sensory experience, grounding his inquiries in the burgeoning field of physiological psychology. The book delves into the mechanisms of perception, examining how sense data is processed within the human mind, and illuminates the philosophical ... Read more

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  • The Characters of Theophrastus

    Enriched edition. A Translation, with Introduction

    by Theophrastus, Roderick Lancaster ...
    Translated by Charles E. Bennett, William A. Hammond ...
    In "The Characters of Theophrastus," the esteemed philosopher presents a series of vivid character sketches that serve as an exploration of human behavior and societal norms in ancient Greece. Written in a concise yet engaging style, this work employs irony and subtle humor to reveal the universal qualities of its diverse subjects, ranging from the enthusiastic to the hypocritical. Through these ... Read more

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  • Alchemical Catechism

    by Theophrastus Paracelsus ...
    Q. What is the chief study of a Philosopher? A. It is the investigation of the operations of Nature. Q. What is the end of Nature? A. God, Who is also its beginning. Q. Whence are all things derived? A. From one and indivisible Nature. Q. Into how many regions is Nature separated? A. Into four palmary regions. Q. Which are they? A. The dry, the moist, the warm, and the cold, which are the four ... Read more

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  • The Coelum Philosophorum: Book of Vexations

    by Philippus Theophrastus Paracelsus ...
    You who are skilled in Alchemy, and as many others as promise yourselves great riches or chiefly desire to make gold and silver, which Alchemy in different ways promises and teaches; equally, too, you who willingly undergo toil and vexations, and wish not to be freed from them, until you have attained your rewards, and the fulfilment of the promises made to you; experience teaches this every day, ... Read more

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  • Concerning The Tincture of The Philosophers

    by Theophrastus Paracelsus ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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