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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... particular is to be preferred above others . An interpretation of Bacon's method that has been very widely favoured was advocated , in particular , by Robert Ellis , and more recently by Mary Hesse , who has spelled it out in greater ...
... particular is to be preferred above others . An interpretation of Bacon's method that has been very widely favoured was advocated , in particular , by Robert Ellis , and more recently by Mary Hesse , who has spelled it out in greater ...
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... particular phenomenon can be surveyed in advance ; induction is then the technique whereby all accounts but the true one are excluded . The particular assumption attributing finiteness to nature , or the 18 The Standard Interpretation.
... particular phenomenon can be surveyed in advance ; induction is then the technique whereby all accounts but the true one are excluded . The particular assumption attributing finiteness to nature , or the 18 The Standard Interpretation.
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... particular interpretation upon them . To be more specific , conventionalists assert that theories apparently referring to unobservable entities , such as atoms and epicycles , should not be understood literally , for they are not in ...
... particular interpretation upon them . To be more specific , conventionalists assert that theories apparently referring to unobservable entities , such as atoms and epicycles , should not be understood literally , for they are not in ...
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The Standard Interpretation | 17 |
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