Bacon Flashcards
1
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New Organon
A
Book he published in which he described new view of science.
2
Q
Perception
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Believed perception is limited and people are biased.
3
Q
Observations
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Should be systematic and observation and reason should be carefully tested
4
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Inductive vs deductive reasoning
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Inductive: Specific to general (more important)
Deductive; general to specific.
5
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Idols of the tribe
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Inherent to human nature (visual illusion, confirm. bias)
6
Q
Idols of the cave;
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bc we’re part of a certain culture (men smarter/majority believes)
7
Q
Idols of the marketplace
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Bc we can talk about things(Choice of words, reification)
8
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Idols of the theater
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Bc said by authorities.
