"Of the Advancement and Proficience of Learning, or the Partitions of Sciences" - Oxford University - 1640 - 1st Edition - Scientific Method

Francis Bacon

Published by Published by Leon Lichfield - Printer to the University of Oxford - for Robert Young and E. Forrest, 1640

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"Of the advancement and proficience of learning or the partitions of sciences. IX bookes Written in Latin by the most eminent illustrious & famous Lord Francis Bacon Baron of Verulam Vicont St Alban Counsilour of Estate and Lord Chancellor of England. Interpreted by Gilbert Wats." This is the first English edition of Francis Bacons On the Advancement of Learning - published in Oxford in 1640. -Published by Leon Lichfield - Printer to the University of Oxford - for Robert Young and E. Forrest -1st edition (2nd Issue - as usual - with the colophon dated 1640) Folio - [38], 60, [14], 352, 351-477, [21] (Complete) Early 20th Century calf (to style) - Rebacked Less common varient edition with letterpress title page and portrait of Francis Bacon The work is a foundation text on the scientific method, with 9 books exploring the relationship between philosophy and science. Bacon breaks down human knowledge into its different parts, with theology underpinning all learning. He argues that all knowledge must come from sensory experience or empirical evidence - the basis of the scientific method Provenance - Contemporary ownership signatures to title page - John Seymour , Glen eyre? 1690 ESTC S106902; USTC 3020913. Seller Inventory # ABE-1725300161560

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Title: "Of the Advancement and Proficience of ...

Publisher: Published by Leon Lichfield - Printer to the University of Oxford - for Robert Young and E. Forrest

Publication Date: 1640

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition