Onan the Jar Burying
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\u2019s Department of History and Philosophy of Science. He is the author of seven books, including Promethean Ambitions: Alchemy and the Quest to Perfect Nature\u2014a book which provides much insight into the seedy back-story of this strange creature.\nThis episode contains adult material and may be unsuitable for junior skeptics.\n READ episode notes \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices