Isbn: 9780966491364 - the advancement of learning (6 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. Num Pages: 262 pages. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 151 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428. . 2000. 1st Paul Dry Books Ed. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Paperback. Zustand: Sehr gut. XVIII, 263 p. Ein sehr gutes und sauberes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen / A very good and clean copy without markings. - CONTENTS Introduction JERRY WEINBERGER A Note on the Text G. W. KITCHIN The Philosophy Tree THE FIRST BOOK THE SECOND BOOK Notes Glossary Glossary of Quotations Suggested Readings Index. ISBN 9780966491364 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 427.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 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.'With this newly designed and reset edition, this important work is again available in paperback. Difficult and fundamental, The Advancement of Learning helps define the modern era.'This extraordinary genius, when it was impossible to write a history of what men already knew, wrote one of that which they had to learn.' -Diderot'Bacon was the first to address the issues that have again become so pressing in our time: Why should we pursue scientific progress What are the implications of modern science for religion and morality Does technology enhance or disfigure the human soul It is therefore hard to imagine a book more attuned to our times.' -from the new Introduction by Jerry WeinbergerFrancis Bacon (1561-1626) was a philosopher, statesman, and essayist. He served as the attorney general and Lord Chancellor of England and was the author of Novum Organum.Jerry Weinberger is Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University.…

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnFrancis Bacon (1561-1626) was a philosopher, statesman, and essayist. He served as the attorney general and Lord Chancellor of England and was the author of Novum Organum.KlappentextrnrnThe f.