Bacon: The Emergence Of Modern Philosophy Flashcards

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What written work is Bacon known for?

A

The Great Instauration

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What is the foundation for how Bacon views philosophy?

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He seeks to command nature rather than understand it.

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What did Bacon believe about the senses?

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They are deceptive so we need experiments to gain knowledge

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