Novum organum
About this book
"When The New Organon appeared in 1620, as part of a six-part programme of scientific inquiry entitled 'The Great Renewal of Learning', Francis Bacon was at the high point of his political career, and his ambitious work was groundbreaking in its attempt to give formal philosophical shape to a new and rapidly emerging experimentally based science. Bacon combines theoretical scientific epistemology with examples from applied science, examining phenomena as various as magnetism, gravity and the ebb and flow of the tides, and anticipating later experimental work by Robert Boyle and others. His work challenges the entire edifice of the philosophy and learning of his time, and has left its mark on all subsequent philosophical discussions of scientific method. This volume presents a new translation of the text into modern English by Michael Silverthorne, together with an introduction by Lisa Jardine that sets the work in the context of Bacon's scientific and philosophical activities."--Jacket.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 1813 readers · 290 pages · ≈ 5 h 22 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Novum organum?
About ≈ 5 h 22 m — 290 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Novum organum?
290 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Novum organum?
It sits on the Science, Philosophy shelves.
Is Novum organum in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Novum organum?
Francis Bacon.
Where can I read Novum organum online for free?
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