Knowledge Is Power : How Magic, the Government and an Apocalyptic Vision...

Description: Finding Good Homes for Good Books since 1996 Now seeking homes for interesting, collectible & cool stuff Knowledge is PowerHow Magic, the Government and an Apocalyptic Vision Inspired Francis Bacon to Create Modern Scienceby Henry, JohnPublisher: Icon Books, 1999Edition: Softcover Francis Bacon - a leading figure in the history of science - never made a major discovery, provided a lasting explanation of any physical phenomena or revealed any hidden laws of nature. How then can he rank as he does alongside Newton? Bacon was the first major thinker to describe how science should be done, and to explain why. Scientific knowledge should not be gathered for its own sake but for practical benefit to mankind. And Bacon promoted experimentation, coming to outline and define the rigorous procedures of the 'scientific method' that today from the very bedrock of modern scientific progress. John Henry gives a dramatic account of the background to Bacon's innovations and the sometimes unconventional sources for his ideas. Why was he was so concerned to revolutionize the attitude to scientific knowledge - and why do his ideas for reform still resonate today? Condition:I describe and photograph the condition of every item as accurately as possible.Photos are of the actual item that is being sold.Please examine the photos carefully for any condition details and possible flaws.Shipping: Orders are packed with care to prevent damage during shipment.We ship most of our items within 24 hours.Best Offers:We consider all offers in relation to current market values.We try to respond almost immediately to most offers.Most of our counteroffers are firm but we are open to bargaining.

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