The Sceptical Chymist
Robert Boyle presents a series of philosophical dialogues between the characters Carneades and Eleutherius. The text examines the author's reasons for questioning both Peripatetic and chemical doctrines regarding the material principles of mixed bodies.
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1661
Latest release
Oct 9, 2026
Pages
278
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents
- A Præface Introductory to the following Treatise.
- Physiological Considerations Touching the Experiments Wont to be Employed to Evince Either the IV Peripatetick Elements,
- I. Part of the First Dialogue.
- The First Part.
- The Second Part.
- The Third Part.
- The Fourth Part.
- The Fifth Part.
- The Sixth Part.
- The Conclusion
- Errata