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050		4	_aB
100	1		_aBacon, Francis, _d1561-1626
245	1	0	_aValerius Terminus: Of the Interpretation of Nature
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2002-06-01
508			_aMike Pullen and David Widger
520			_a"Valerius Terminus: Of the Interpretation of Nature" by Francis Bacon is a philosophical treatise written in the early 17th century. The text serves as a foundational work where Bacon outlines his ideas on scientific inquiry and the interpretation of Nature, delving into how knowledge should be approached and utilized. It proposes that true understanding of the natural world requires a methodology that aligns with both empirical observation and theological principles. The opening of the text presents a prefatory overview that elaborates on its structure and purpose. It introduces the idea that knowledge is limited and should be regarded with caution, primarily emphasizing the importance of religion in guiding scientific pursuit. Bacon discusses historical figures such as Moses and Solomon to illustrate legitimate searches for knowledge grounded in nature. He criticizes man’s inclination to overreach into divine secrets, warning against the consequences of such ambition, which ultimately leads to downfall. The text sets the stage for a critical examination of existing knowledge and serves as a call for a more disciplined, inductive approach to scientific thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScience -- Methodology
700	1		_aEllis, Robert Leslie, _d1817-1859
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3290
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