ISBN: 9780259178255 - Of the Advancement and Proficience of Learning, or the Partitions of Sciences: Ix Books (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a seminal work on philosophical methodology, argues that deductive reasoning from accepted axioms cannot produce true knowledge. The author posits a new inductive approach that emphasizes observation and experimentation. Criticizing prevailing methods of inquiry in fields of knowledge like natural philosophy, the book suggests that true knowledge can only be derived from a systematic and rigorous observation of nature. It challenges the prevailing Aristotelian approach to logic that dominated the intellectual landscape at the time and introduces a new method of thinking about the world. By offering an alternative to traditional deductive reasoning, the book's insights continue to shape our understanding of scientific inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, philosophy, and the nature of human understanding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…