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Episode Notes for
Onan the Jar Burying

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In modern science the homunculus refers to various models of the human mind, but in medieval times it was something quite different. Join us for a fascinating interview with professor William R. Newman, of Indiana University’s Department of History and Philosophy of Science. He is the author of seven books, including Promethean Ambitions: Alchemy and the Quest to Perfect Nature—a book which provides much insight into the seedy back-story of this strange creature.

Links of interest

• The Chymistry of Isaac Newton
• The Newton Video Clips

Music

• Intro Music: Jar Cell by Pedway
• Monstertalk Theme: Monster by Peach Stealing Monkeys

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