The Advancement of Learning
Francis Bacon
Narrator James Harrington
Publisher: Interactive Media
Summary
In "The Advancement of Learning," Francis Bacon pioneers the call for a new scientific methodology, advocating for empirical observation and inductive reasoning over traditional scholasticism. He criticizes old systems of thought and seeks to classify knowledge into systematic categories to better understand and advance human learning. Bacon's influential work lays the foundation for the modern scientific method, urging humanity to seek knowledge through direct experience and critical analysis.
Duration: about 8 hours (08:11:56) Publishing date: 2024-08-28; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2024. Copyright Statment: —