Roger Bacon's Letter (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781564592781)

Roger Bacon's Letter is a book written by the famous 13th-century philosopher and scientist, Roger Bacon. The book contains a letter that Bacon wrote to Pope Clement IV in 1267, in which he outlines his ideas on scientific inquiry and the importance of empirical observation in the pursuit of knowledge. Bacon argues that the traditional methods of learning, such as relying on authority and reason alone, are insufficient and that experimentation and observation are necessary to truly understand the natural world. He also discusses his views on the relationship between science and religion, arguing that they are not mutually exclusive but rather complementary. The book is considered a landmark in the history of science and philosophy, and it is still widely read and studied today.Concerning the Marvelous Power of Art and Nature and the Nullity of Magic together with notes and an account of Bacon's Life and Work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Roger Bacon
ISBN-10: 1564592782
ISBN-13: 9781564592781
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1992
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 10.52h x 8.00w x 0.21d