Francis Bacon's Philosophy of Science: An Account and a ReappraisalOpen Court, 1987 - 209 من الصفحات Bacon's scientific method is commonly thought to proceed mechanically to its infallible end. In this book however, Urbach presents Bacon's philosophy in an alternative light which acquits him of several errors. Urbach describes Bacon as an experimental scientist and examines the criticisms made against him, one of which was that he did not understand the roles of mathematics and science. Bacon was not a traditional metaphysician and was alarmed at the lack of progress in science since ancient times, especially the lack of practical results. He attempted to open up a middle path between practical experience and unsupported theorizing. The author intends to clarify rather than defend Bacon's work. |
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An Account and a Reappraisal Peter Urbach. 5 ( li ) William Gilbert and Magnetism Bacon has frequently been taken to task for his adverse assessment of William Gilbert ( 1544–1603 ) . Gilbert is justly credited with being among the first ...
An Account and a Reappraisal Peter Urbach. 5 ( li ) William Gilbert and Magnetism Bacon has frequently been taken to task for his adverse assessment of William Gilbert ( 1544–1603 ) . Gilbert is justly credited with being among the first ...
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... Gilbert had composed , it is unlikely that that particular doctrine was the main source of his dissatisfaction . This , as I have suggested , originated in Gilbert's adherence to the idea that the earth moves . Bacon often associated ...
... Gilbert had composed , it is unlikely that that particular doctrine was the main source of his dissatisfaction . This , as I have suggested , originated in Gilbert's adherence to the idea that the earth moves . Bacon often associated ...
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... Gilbert . Gilbert made numerous valuable discoveries in his experimental work , as Bacon readily acknowledged . He also argued well for his theory that the earth is a large magnet and here , too , Bacon ( almost ) gave him his due . But ...
... Gilbert . Gilbert made numerous valuable discoveries in his experimental work , as Bacon readily acknowledged . He also argued well for his theory that the earth is a large magnet and here , too , Bacon ( almost ) gave him his due . But ...
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