Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe

""The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe"" is a scholarly book written by Lynn Thorndike. It explores the role of magic in the intellectual history of Europe from ancient times to the early modern period. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of magic, the relationship between magic and religion, the development of magical practices and beliefs, and the influence of magic on science and philosophy. Thorndike draws on a variety of sources, including ancient texts, medieval manuscripts, and early modern treatises, to provide a comprehensive history of magic in Europe. The book is aimed at scholars and students of intellectual history, as well as anyone interested in the history of magic and its impact on European culture. Overall, ""The Place of Magic in the Intellectual History of Europe"" is a fascinating and informative exploration of a complex and often misunderstood subject.1905. This book is Volume XXIV, Number 1 of the Studies in History, Economics and Public Law series edited by the faculty of political science of Columbia University. Contents: illustrations of belief in magic in medieval and in early modern times; magic, its origins and relations to science; Pliny's natural history; some antecedents of the belief in magic in the Roman Empire; belief in magic in the Empire; critics of magic; last century of the Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.