Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan" (Part 1/5)
Theory & Philosophy
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Understanding Knowledge: Facts vs. Consequences
This chapter explores the differences between knowledge of historical facts and understanding cause and effect relationships necessary for scientific insights. It discusses Thomas Hobbes's distinction between natural and civil history and how philosophy, physics, and math intertwined with science in the 17th century compared to modern academic divisions.
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