Lachesis and Nemesis. Lachesis and Nemesis: four chapters on the human condition in the writings of Carl Linnaeus
Wikman, Karl Robert Villehad (1970)
Wikman, Karl Robert Villehad
The Donner Institute, Åbo Akademi
1970
Kuvaus
Carl Linnæus' life and writings as object for these studies
His Dietetic and Clavis medicinæ,
General sayings about medicine,
Starting points,
Purpose of these studies,
Learning and Magic,
Early studies and journeys,
Diæta naturalis 1733 ,
Journey to Holland 1735-1738 ,
Dietetics and Anthropology ,
Linnæus as system-builder ,
Magical principles,
Linnæus' "hypotheses" ,
Forerunner in 17th century: Erik Odhelius ,
Supposed realities behind ,
Theoretical aspects ,
Magic of bodily fluids and excretions ,
Seven-year periods in human life,
Macro-microcosm formula,
Popular Faith,
Magic and superstition,
Collecting popular superstitions ,
Wise women ,
Spectres and doubles ,
Other forms of popular faith ,
Linnæus' attribute ,
Divine Retaliation,
Nemesis Divina as a theologia experimentalis,
The material analysed,
The concept of Fate,
Divine justice ,
Jus talionis,
Civil penal code ,
The Decalogue of Linnæus ,
Fatal omens,
Jus divinum and Jus naturæ ,
Moral philosophy of Stoicism ,
Natural theology ,
The immortality of the Soul ,
Theological viewpoints ,
Natural religion ,
A secularized Theodicy ,
A Hidden Philosophy ,
The background of neo-Platonism in eighteenth century thought,
The Linnean credo in Lachesis Count Bondes Clavicula ,
Traces of Hermetical thought in Linnæus ,
Speculative features in Clavis ,
Origins in natural philosophy of,
the Renaissance and Baroque ,
His Dietetic and Clavis medicinæ,
General sayings about medicine,
Starting points,
Purpose of these studies,
Learning and Magic,
Early studies and journeys,
Diæta naturalis 1733 ,
Journey to Holland 1735-1738 ,
Dietetics and Anthropology ,
Linnæus as system-builder ,
Magical principles,
Linnæus' "hypotheses" ,
Forerunner in 17th century: Erik Odhelius ,
Supposed realities behind ,
Theoretical aspects ,
Magic of bodily fluids and excretions ,
Seven-year periods in human life,
Macro-microcosm formula,
Popular Faith,
Magic and superstition,
Collecting popular superstitions ,
Wise women ,
Spectres and doubles ,
Other forms of popular faith ,
Linnæus' attribute ,
Divine Retaliation,
Nemesis Divina as a theologia experimentalis,
The material analysed,
The concept of Fate,
Divine justice ,
Jus talionis,
Civil penal code ,
The Decalogue of Linnæus ,
Fatal omens,
Jus divinum and Jus naturæ ,
Moral philosophy of Stoicism ,
Natural theology ,
The immortality of the Soul ,
Theological viewpoints ,
Natural religion ,
A secularized Theodicy ,
A Hidden Philosophy ,
The background of neo-Platonism in eighteenth century thought,
The Linnean credo in Lachesis Count Bondes Clavicula ,
Traces of Hermetical thought in Linnæus ,
Speculative features in Clavis ,
Origins in natural philosophy of,
the Renaissance and Baroque ,
Tiivistelmä
The current volume consists of essays written by Prof. K. Rob V. Wikman, dealing with the Swedish 18th century botanist and zoologist Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné). The texts focus on Linnaeus’ ideas of natural magic and their intimate connection to his opinions of the natural condition of humanity and divine retribution in this life – a theme that had not been investigated previously. Furthermore, the elements of folklore in the writings of Linnaeus, his moral and social attitudes and his philosophical heritage are highlighted in the essays. For Linnaeus, the Hellenic mythical figures of Lachesis and Nemesis function as symbols for his views about human life and conduct. he current volume consists of essays written by Prof. K. Rob V. Wikman, dealing with the Swedish 18th century botanist and zoologist Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné). The texts focus on Linnaeus’ ideas of natural magic and their intimate connection to his opinions of the natural condition of humanity and divine retribution in this life – a theme that had not been investigated previously. Furthermore, the elements of folklore in the writings of Linnaeus, his moral and social attitudes and his philosophical heritage are highlighted in the essays. For Linnaeus, the Hellenic mythical figures of Lachesis and Nemesis function as symbols for his views about human life and conduct.