Adam von Bodenstein's Critique of the Aristotelian Theory of Principles
Adam von Bodenstein was one of the most preeminent early Paracelsians in the 16th century.Bodenstein inherited Paracelsus'critique of ancient philosophy and medicine on the basis of alchemical research and practice,and edited a lengthy dedication of the Paracelsian treatise De vita longa(1562),in which he presented a detailed critique of the Aristotelian theory of principles.Bodenstein defended a perspective similar to modern empiricism and positivism,and argued the Aristotelian principles(matter,form,and privation)for the reason that they can neither be perceived by sense nor be proved by alchemical experiments.Besides,Aristotle's theory also does not conform to the Christianity faith.On the contrary,the Paracelsian tria prima can satisfy all these requirements,so it must be deemed as superior to the fictitious principles of Aristotle.
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