«The scholarship of the last few decades … has illuminated the wider range of both his writings and his influence, a development in which the contributors to the current volume played no small part … A valuable contribution to 17th-century studies. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty.»

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«This is the first collection to provide comprehensive treatment of Boyle’s highly influential writings. Scholars in various disciplines will find it informative and useful. Highly recommended.»

Alan Nelson, Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina, U.S.A.

«This welcome volume expertly discusses the many facets of Boyle’s work as a natural philosopher and as a systematic philosopher. Both topics and contributors are judiciously chosen. The result is a much-needed contribution to the Boyle literature, which will be helpful to any serious student or scholar of the early modern period.»

Lisa Downing, Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Ohio State University, USA