In this episode, Megan and Frank explore the hidden philosophical insights of alchemy. Some of the questions they discuss include: what is the history and nature of alchemy?; is alchemy more like magic, or science? what does the practice of alchemy tell us about the alchemical view of the natural world?; what was the philosopher's stone?; and is the spirit of alchemy still alive today?-----------------------Hosts' Websites:Megan J Fritts (google.com)Frank J. Cabrera (google.com)Email: philosophyonthefringes@gmail.com-----------------------Bibliography:The Secrets of Alchemy, Principe (uchicago.edu)The Alchemy Reader - From Hermes Trismegistus to Isaac Newton (cambridge.org)A preliminary reassessment of Newton's alchemy (Chapter 11) - The Cambridge Companion to NewtonThe Case Against Perfection - Michael Sandel - The AtlanticAnti-Aging Techniques Taken to Extreme by Bryan Johnson - BloombergPhilosophy Between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing, Melzer (uchicago.edu)-----------------------Cover Artwork by Logan Fritts-------------------------Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/neon-signsLicense code: 5J75WDQQ28SJKVBZ

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