Philosopher's Stone

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philosopher's stone: see alchemy alchemy , ancient art of obscure origin that sought to transform base metals (e.g., lead) into silver and gold; forerunner of the science of chemistry. Some scholars hold that it was first practiced in early Egypt and others that it arose in China (in the 5th or 3d
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Philosopher’s Stone

substance supposed to convert base metal to gold. [Medieval Legend: Brewer Dictionary, 829]

See : Unattainability

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No references found			Under the guidance of my new preceptors I entered with the greatest diligence into the search of the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life; but the latter soon obtained my undivided attention. Frankenstein by Shelley, Mary View in context After all, the mediaeval belief in the Philosopher's Stone which could transmute metals, has its counterpart in the accepted theory of metabolism which changes living tissue. The Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram View in context I thought he was fit to die with shame, and there he sits grinning smiles, as good as to say, 'Let the world wag as it will, I've the philosopher's stone in my waist-coat pocket, and the elixir of life in my cupboard; I'm independent of both Fate and Fortune'" The Professor by Bronte, Charlotte View in context			Phillips, Wendell Phillips, William Phillipsburg phillipsite Phillotson, Mr Phillumeny Philo Philo Judaeus Philochorus Philocrates, Peace of Philoctete, Rene Philoctète, René Philoctetes Philodendron Philological Education in the USSR Philology Philomats Philomela Philomela and Procne Philomycidae philopatry Philopoemen Philopteridae philosophe philosopher Philosopher's Stone philosopher's wool philosophical Philosophical Anthropology Philosophical Education Philosophical Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Philosophical Journals Philosophical Notebooks Philosophical Societies and Organizations Philosophical Society of the USSR Philosophy Philosophy of Culture Philosophy of Law Philosophy of Life philosophy of science Philosophy, Institute of Philosophy, International Congresses of Philostratus Philoxenus philtrum-otobasion inferior Phimosis Phinees Phinehas Phips, Sir William phisher phishing			Philos philos. Philosophae Philosophae Philosophae Philosophae Philosophaster Philosophaster Philosophate Philosophation philosophe philosophe Philosopheme philosopher philosopher philosopher philosopher Philosopher Kings Philosopher of art Philosopher of art Philosopher of art Philosopher of art Philosopher of law Philosopher of law Philosopher of law Philosopher of law Philosopher of science Philosopher stone Philosopher stone philosopher's lamp Philosopher's Stone philosopher's wool philosopher's wool philosopher's wool philosopher’s stone Philosophers Philosophers Philosophers Philosophers Philosophers Stone Philosophers Stone philosophers' stone philosophers' stone philosophers' wool Philosophes Philosophes Philosophhy Philosophhy Philosophhy Philosophhy philosophia moralis Philosophia perennis Philosophiae Philosophiae Philosophiae Philosophiae Philosophiae Baccalaureus Philosophiae Doctor Philosophiae Doctor philosophic philosophic

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