Description
A foundational work in the philosophy of science, this influential treatise challenges traditional systems of reasoning and proposes a disciplined method for investigating nature. It examines the mental and cultural obstacles—often described as “idols”—that distort human understanding, then advocates careful observation, experimentation, and gradual induction as paths to reliable knowledge. Written in a concise, aphoristic style, the work presents the pursuit of knowledge as a practical enterprise capable of advancing human life. Its bold reimagining of scientific inquiry helped shape modern empiricism and remains essential reading for anyone interested in reason, discovery, and the limits of human understanding.
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ebook
Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Published Jan 1, 2020
383 pages
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First Published
1620
Language
eng
Translation
From: lat
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