What did Paracelsus' works inspire?
Paracelsianism
Stoicism
Epicureanism
Cynicism
Answer
Paracelsianism, a medical and philosophical movement, emerged from the writings of Paracelsus, a 16th-century Swiss physician and alchemist. Paracelsianism emphasized the importance of observation and experience in medicine, rejecting the prevailing Galenic system based on ancient texts. It also incorporated elements of alchemy, astrology, and mysticism, viewing the human body as a microcosm of the universe.
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