The World's Great Classics: Advancement of Learning, and Novum Organum, by Francis Bacon
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This volume presents two foundational works by Francis Bacon: "Advancement of Learning" and "Novum Organum." Bacon, a pivotal figure in the scientific revolution, advocates for empirical observation and inductive reasoning as the basis for acquiring knowledge. "Advancement of Learning" surveys the existing state of knowledge and identifies areas for improvement, arguing for the importance of systematic inquiry and the practical application of learning.
"Novum Organum," meaning 'new instrument, ' outlines Bacon's vision for a new method of scientific investigation to replace the prevailing Aristotelian approach. Emphasizing experimentation and the careful collection of data, Bacon's work laid the groundwork for the modern scientific method, influencing generations of scientists and thinkers. These essays offer invaluable insights into the intellectual landscape of the early modern period and the birth of modern science.
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