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Elias Ashmole and the Birth of Chemistry - Paul Ferguson - 11-05-2025
From the Elixir of Life to the Lab Bench: How Elias Ashmole's Alchemical Studies Influenced the Birth of Chemistry
By Noula Karaszi
"This paper explores how Elias Ashmole's dedication to alchemy bridged the mystical and empirical, ultimately influencing the emergence of modern chemistry. By examining his compilation of alchemical texts, personal writings, and the broader intellectual climate of seventeenth-century England, this study reveals how Ashmole's efforts contributed to a gradual epistemological shift. His work helped transform alchemy from a mystical pursuit of immortality into a structured scientific discipline, paving the way for the development of experimental chemistry."
https://www.academia.edu/129501863/From_the_Elixir_of_Life_to_the_Lab_Bench_How_Elias_Ashmoles_Alchemical_Studies_Influenced_the_Birth_of_Chemistry