Experimental Science

by Roger Bacon

Experimental Science is a book written by Roger Bacon, a medieval philosopher and scientist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the principles and methods of experimental science, as well as the importance of observation and experimentation in scientific inquiry. Bacon stresses the need for empirical evidence and systematic observation in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. He also discusses the limitations of deductive reasoning and the importance of skepticism in scientific inquiry. The book is considered a landmark in the history of science, as it represents a shift in thinking from traditional Aristotelian philosophy to a more empirical and experimental approach to science. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science or the philosophy of science.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Opus Majus of Roger Bacon Part 2, by Roger Bacon. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126056.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

60 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2005

About the author

born perhaps 1214
died 1292

Opus Majus (1267) of English friar and philosopher Roger Bacon, known as "Doctor Mirabilis," argued that Christian studies encompass the sciences.

This Franciscan, a member of Order of Friars Minor, whose scholastic accolade means "wonderful teacher," placed considerable emphasis on nature through empirical methods. The works of Aristotle and later pseudo-works like those of Abu Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham of Egypt inspire the modern method, which he in Europe earliest advocated, as people, mainly starting in the 19th century, sometimes credit him. From books, he, essentially a medieval thinker, obtained much of his "experiment" in the scholastic tradition, as more recent reevaluations emphasize. Reception of work of Bacon often reflects the central concerns and controversies over centuries, according to as a survey.

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