Francis Bacon, Scepticism, and the Early Royal SocietyUniversity of Wisconsin--Madison, 1970 - 220 sivua |
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... greater power and influence in human affairs than these mechanical discoveries . 27 Bacon was not alone in commenting on these giant steps over the knowledge of past ages . They represent , however , only the most obvious proofs ...
... greater power and influence in human affairs than these mechanical discoveries . 27 Bacon was not alone in commenting on these giant steps over the knowledge of past ages . They represent , however , only the most obvious proofs ...
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... greater caution expressed in attempts to arrive at ultimate 19 certainty in the higher reaches of metaphysical truth . There is a decided recognition of the limitations of physical knowledge ; yet if one does not attempt to go beyond ...
... greater caution expressed in attempts to arrive at ultimate 19 certainty in the higher reaches of metaphysical truth . There is a decided recognition of the limitations of physical knowledge ; yet if one does not attempt to go beyond ...
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... greater genius in science than Wilkins or Power , Boyle's probings of nature resulted in a deeper understanding of the problems inherent in achieving absolute knowledge or certainty in natural philosophy . result was a sense of conflict ...
... greater genius in science than Wilkins or Power , Boyle's probings of nature resulted in a deeper understanding of the problems inherent in achieving absolute knowledge or certainty in natural philosophy . result was a sense of conflict ...
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advance ancients answers arguments attained attempted attitudes authority Baconian became begin believe Boyle Boyle's building causes certainty College concerning conclusions considered course determine develop discoveries discussion Dogmatizing doubt early Edited England English error essential evidence examination experiment Experimental Experimental Philosophy expressed fact foundation Francis Bacon future Glanvill greatest Gresham Hall held History human hypotheses Ibid idea important influence intellectual interest John John Wilkins Jones Joseph Glanvill judgment knowledge known lead learning London Lord man's method mind nature necessary Notes opinion Oxford past philosophy possible Power present primary principles problem progress proposed question realized reason remain Renaissance Robert Boyle Royal Society Salomon's House scepticism scientific scientist senses seventeenth century SOURCES Sprat theories things Thomas thought throughout tion tradition true truth understanding universe VIII Wilkins writings York