Bacon, Francis
Francis Bacon: The New Organon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521564830
- author:
- Bacon, Francis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 292
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- PHILOSOPHY / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The New Organon by Francis Bacon A foundational work in the development of modern scientific thought, this 1620 treatise presents a comprehensive philosophical framework for empirical research and experimentation. Francis Bacon's groundbreaking ideas challenged prevailing views of knowledge and learning, paving the way for later scientific inquiry. Bacon's work combines theoretical epistemology with practical examples from various fields, including magnetism, gravity, and the study of tides. This volume features a new translation into modern English by Michael Silverthorne, accompanied by an introduction by Lisa Jardine that situates Bacon's ideas within the broader context of his scientific and philosophical pursuits. This edition provides a valuable insight into the development of scientific thought in the 17th century, offering readers a unique opportunity to engage with one of the most influential thinkers of the period.
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