Paracelsus - Nationality-Swiss, Gender-Male, Occupation- physician, chemist, philosopher
Paracelsus was one of the most colourful characters of the Renaissance period. He influenced Galen who had attempted to apply Aristotle's physical theories to medicine. He challenged traditionally held scientific and medical beliefs and criticised the alchemists, whom he saw as spending their time trying to turn base metal into gold. His original ideas, made chemistry more suitable to understand the mysteries of nature.
Cornelius Agrippa - September 14, 1486 – February 18, 1535) Is a German writer, alchemist, theologian, astrologer and magician who studied the occult which is a deeper spiritual reality that that goes beyond reason and physical sciences. He studied a deeper truth than what is seen on the surface.
Natural Philosophy - a social science education before modern science was invented that studies nature and the physical universe.
Albertus Magnus - was an advocate for peaceful existence between science and religion.
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