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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... causes to physics and final and formal causes to metaphysics . Although he did not inquire into such philosophical questions as the nature of the connexion existing between a cause and its effects , his examples are very commonsensical ...
... causes to physics and final and formal causes to metaphysics . Although he did not inquire into such philosophical questions as the nature of the connexion existing between a cause and its effects , his examples are very commonsensical ...
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... Causes . In ancient times , another kind of superstitious reverence engendered the idea in the minds of some natural philosophers that inquiries into physical causes were inferior to the more lofty study of abstract forms , first causes ...
... Causes . In ancient times , another kind of superstitious reverence engendered the idea in the minds of some natural philosophers that inquiries into physical causes were inferior to the more lofty study of abstract forms , first causes ...
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... causes are not true and worthy to be inquired in metaphysical speculations ; but because their excursions and irruptions into the limits of physical causes has bred a waste and solitude in that track . ( DA 3iv , 364 ; my italics ) And ...
... causes are not true and worthy to be inquired in metaphysical speculations ; but because their excursions and irruptions into the limits of physical causes has bred a waste and solitude in that track . ( DA 3iv , 364 ; my italics ) And ...
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