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Novum organum

Book • 1855
Novum Organum, written in Latin and published in 1620, is a key work by Francis Bacon that critiques traditional deductive reasoning and Aristotelian logic.

It proposes a new method of scientific inquiry based on inductive reasoning, emphasizing the importance of empirical observation and experimentation.

The book is part of Bacon's larger, unfinished work, Instauratio Magna (The Great Instauration), and it introduces the concept of 'idols' that mislead human reasoning.

Bacon's method involves meticulous observation, the removal of biases, and the systematic gathering of data to form conclusions, laying the groundwork for the modern scientific method.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Mark Vernon
when discussing the pivot point in the understanding of natural laws.
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Does nature really obey laws? A dialogue with Rupert Sheldrake
Mentioned in reference to the image on the cover, symbolizing daring to venture into the unknown.
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Water
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Phil Agnew
as an example of early work on confirmation bias.
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#44: Do Nudges Really Work?
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Melvyn Bragg
in relation to Francis Bacon's scientific method.
Baconian Science
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Robert Brokamp
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William Bernstein
in relation to the development of the scientific method and its impact on technological advancements and economic growth.
The Four Pillars of Investing with William Bernstein
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Alexander Thomas
as an influential figure in transhumanism.
#1089 Alexander Thomas: The Politics and Ethics of Transhumanism
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Xavier Carteret
comme une influence majeure sur la pensée scientifique de la Royal Society et sur la méthode expérimentale.
"Micrographia", Robert Hooke voit la vie en grand

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