Novum Organum by Francis Bacon
This book is a philosophical work that presents a new method of acquiring knowledge and understanding the natural world, rejecting the traditional methods of the time. The author argues that human understanding is hindered by certain 'idols' or false notions, and proposes an inductive, experimental method, known as the 'Baconian method', which involves gathering data, making observations, and conducting experiments to understand the world. This method is seen as a precursor to the modern scientific method.
The 3177th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1620
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 120,000
- Original Language
- Latin
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- The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written (Martin Seymour-Smith)
- The Well-Educated Mind (Book)