The Sceptical Chymist

The Sceptical Chymist is a book written by Robert Boyle, a prominent scientist and philosopher of the 17th century. The book is a critical analysis of the then-prevailing theories and practices in chemistry, specifically alchemy. Boyle argued that alchemy was not a true science and that its methods and theories were flawed. He advocated for a more empirical approach to chemistry, based on observation and experimentation, rather than speculation and mysticism. The book also explores the nature of matter and the properties of substances, including air, water, and metals. The Sceptical Chymist is considered a landmark work in the history of chemistry, and it helped to establish the foundations of modern chemistry as a discipline based on rigorous scientific principles.Doubts and Paradoxes, Touching the Spagyrist's Principles Commonly called Hypostatical; As they are wont to be Proposed and Defended by the Generality of Alchymists. Whereunto is promised Part of another Discourse relating to the same Subject. This interesting book purposely played the role of devil's advocate in the alchemical debate. Seemingly antagonistic to alchemy, it provoked the intended opposite effect: it helped to defend alchemy's worth as a sacred science. Extremely scarce.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.