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CONSIDERATIONS ON THE SOURCE OF FRANCIS BACON’S THEORY
CONSIDERATIONS ON THE SOURCE OF FRANCIS BACON’S THEORY

Author(s): Mirel Anghel, Roxana Corina Sfetea
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: Francis Bacon; sources; ancient; modern philosophy; writings; science; nature

Summary/Abstract: The beginnings of modern philosophical thinking are to be found in the 17th century. Besides the French philosopher René Descartes, the English philosopher Francis Bacon brought a decisive contribution to the beginning of this new philosophical era. Francis Bacon’s concern was his desire to bring a substantial contribution to the well-being of humankind. As part of the sources he drew from, mention should be made of the Ancient times, whose myths he reinterpreted and to which he gave new values.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 80-83
  • Page Count: 4