The Advancement of LearningPaul Dry Books, 1. mars 2001 - 263 sider Francis Bacon's The Advancement of Learning (1605) is considered the first major philosophical book written in English. In it, Bacon is concerned with scientific learning: the current state of knowledge, obstacles to its progress, and his own plans for revitalization of schools and universities. Here Bacon sets forth the first account of science as intended for "the relief of man's estate." |
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... respect the differ- ence between philosophy , which studies nature , and theology , which studies the divine . This mistake was understandable in the case of the ancient Greek philosophers who , being pagans , believed the entire ...
... respect to notes , it is unnecessary that I say more than that their aim is to be as unobtrusive as possible , and that I hope they may be useful . Lastly , I subjoin a brief analysis of the work . BOOK I. ( Preliminary . ) Briefly ...
... respect to (a) Discovery and (b) Impression, and then separately; Body. 104 Medicine. 104 Cosmetic Art. 110 Athletics. 111 Sensual Arts. 111 Mind. 111 Its Nature (with two Appendices on Divination and Fascination). Its Functions. (De ...
... respect of scarcity of means, or in respect of privateness of life and meanness of employments. 2. Concerning want, and that it is the case of learned men usually to begin with little, and not to grow rich so fast as other men by rea ...
... respect of a man's self . But to be speculative into another man to the end to know how to work him , or wind him , or govern him , proceedeth from a heart that is double and cloven and not entire and ingenuous ; which as in friendship ...