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Title: Valerius Terminus: Of the Interpretation of Nature

Note: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Mike Pullen and David Widger

Summary: "Valerius Terminus: Of the Interpretation of Nature" by Francis Bacon is a philosophical treatise written in the early 17th century. The text serves as a foundational work where Bacon outlines his ideas on scientific inquiry and the interpretation of Nature, delving into how knowledge should be approached and utilized. It proposes that true understanding of the natural world requires a methodology that aligns with both empirical observation and theological principles. The opening of the text presents a prefatory overview that elaborates on its structure and purpose. It introduces the idea that knowledge is limited and should be regarded with caution, primarily emphasizing the importance of religion in guiding scientific pursuit. Bacon discusses historical figures such as Moses and Solomon to illustrate legitimate searches for knowledge grounded in nature. He criticizes man’s inclination to overreach into divine secrets, warning against the consequences of such ambition, which ultimately leads to downfall. The text sets the stage for a critical examination of existing knowledge and serves as a call for a more disciplined, inductive approach to scientific thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626

Annotator: Ellis, Robert Leslie, 1817-1859

EBook No.: 3290

Published: Jun 1, 2002

Downloads: 191

Language: English

Subject: Science -- Methodology

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Valerius Terminus: Of the Interpretation of Nature

Note: Reading ease score: 51.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Mike Pullen and David Widger

Summary: "Valerius Terminus: Of the Interpretation of Nature" by Francis Bacon is a philosophical treatise written in the early 17th century. The text serves as a foundational work where Bacon outlines his ideas on scientific inquiry and the interpretation of Nature, delving into how knowledge should be approached and utilized. It proposes that true understanding of the natural world requires a methodology that aligns with both empirical observation and theological principles. The opening of the text presents a prefatory overview that elaborates on its structure and purpose. It introduces the idea that knowledge is limited and should be regarded with caution, primarily emphasizing the importance of religion in guiding scientific pursuit. Bacon discusses historical figures such as Moses and Solomon to illustrate legitimate searches for knowledge grounded in nature. He criticizes man’s inclination to overreach into divine secrets, warning against the consequences of such ambition, which ultimately leads to downfall. The text sets the stage for a critical examination of existing knowledge and serves as a call for a more disciplined, inductive approach to scientific thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626

Annotator: Ellis, Robert Leslie, 1817-1859

EBook No.: 3290

Published: Jun 1, 2002

Downloads: 191

Language: English

Subject: Science -- Methodology

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.