B- John Donne - AO4

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What gender was the soul considered to be, evidence?
Female, HS VI
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What does neoplatoism say about the soul? What ancient belief is this similar to?
The soul and the body are separate, Epicureanism
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What did Science say the body was made of?
4 liquids which had to be in perfect balance with one another in order for the body to be healthy (black bile, yellow bile, blood and plasma)
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Why was Anatomy so fascinating in Donne's time?
Anatomy was a new concept, and hadn't been looked into before
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What was believed about the Spheres?
They were beyond the earth and played heavanly music which could only be heard once the person was dead
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What was Donne's view of science?
He mixed old and new science and this is reflected in his poetry
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