Francis Bacon's Philosophy of Science: An Account and a ReappraisalBacon'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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Mary Hesse has suggested that this was the view he was embracing when he argued that contraction and expansion were brought about ... it is rather more likely , I shall suggest , that the second theory was the one he finally adopted .
Mary Hesse has suggested that this was the view he was embracing when he argued that contraction and expansion were brought about ... it is rather more likely , I shall suggest , that the second theory was the one he finally adopted .
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( Works VII , 160-1 ) The fundamental problem lies in the state of the medical art , which Bacon suggested is not built on a solid empirical foundation but on two sorts of useless generalities . The first of these consists of theories ...
( Works VII , 160-1 ) The fundamental problem lies in the state of the medical art , which Bacon suggested is not built on a solid empirical foundation but on two sorts of useless generalities . The first of these consists of theories ...
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Accordingly , he suggested that air held for a few days in an insulated and sealed flask be tested by hand or probed ... skins of animals , and down of birds " , Bacon remarked that “ a doubt suggests itself , whether the warmth in wool ...
Accordingly , he suggested that air held for a few days in an insulated and sealed flask be tested by hand or probed ... skins of animals , and down of birds " , Bacon remarked that “ a doubt suggests itself , whether the warmth in wool ...
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