The Alchemy of Man & the Alchemy of God

[Paul Ferguson]

"The essay explores the complex relationship between the modern interpretations of alchemy and the cultural symbol of the alchemist, particularly through the lens of influential figures such as Francis Bacon. It discusses how Bacon's views, while critical of traditional alchemy, were deeply influenced by its symbols of power and knowledge. Furthermore, the essay contrasts the 'alchemy of man' with the 'alchemy of God,' delving into the moral and spiritual implications of pursuing autonomous human power in modernity, underscoring the enduring ambiguity associated with the figure of the alchemist in contemporary thought."

By Eugene Webb

https://www.academia.edu/5392518/The_Alc...rn_Thought