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Francis Bacon's method and the investigation of light.
- Source :
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Intellectual History Review . Dec2015, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p391-400. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The article explores English philosopher and scientist Francis Bacon's work on light to contribute a new element of humans' understanding of Bacon's thoughts about the natural world. Topics include the role of curiosity in motivating Bacon's philosophical speculations, Bacon's profound inquisitiveness about aspects of the world, and his lifelong concern with the capacities and limits of the senses.
- Subjects :
- *LIGHT
*PHILOSOPHY of physics
*PHILOSOPHY of science
*PHILOSOPHY & science
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17496977
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Intellectual History Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 110425769
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17496977.2015.1031576