VE now proceed to give to ollr readers a view of the remaining part of
the Novum Organum, as contained in the Second Dook. Lord Bacon's
design here is-to unroln his plan more particularly; and to conYeY
some iuca of the actual operation of that method of studying natllTc_
which he had the discernment to perceive was so absolutely essential to
the urlvancemcnt of all real science; and which he had the indcpcn.
dence of minrl to lay heforf~ the world, at :l time when philosophers
,verc g<'lIerally tlevoled to hypotheses and fancies, and seemed but ill.
disposerl to an humbleor tei give encouragement to any oue who should aspire to this arduous
and honourable course.
Ve shall, us before, give the analysis of BacoII's doctrines, ~vith
slleh remarks and a.tlditional illustrations as lIIay tend to throw light
llpOll them. Ye are aware, indeed, that this parl of his philosophil'ul
works has heen regarded, and not unjus
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the Novum Organum, as contained in the Second Dook. Lord Bacon's
design here is-to unroln his plan more particularly; and to conYeY
some iuca of the actual operation of that method of studying natllTc_
which he had the discernment to perceive was so absolutely essential to
the urlvancemcnt of all real science; and which he had the indcpcn.
dence of minrl to lay heforf~ the world, at :l time when philosophers
,verc g<'lIerally tlevoled to hypotheses and fancies, and seemed but ill.
disposerl to an humble
and honourable course.
Ve shall, us before, give the analysis of BacoII's doctrines, ~vith
slleh remarks and a.tlditional illustrations as lIIay tend to throw light
llpOll them. Ye are aware, indeed, that this parl of his philosophil'ul
works has heen regarded, and not unjus
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at http://www.forgottenbooks.org
