: Joseph de Maistre, Richard A. Lebrun
: Examination of the Philosophy of Bacon Wherein Different Questions of Rational Philosophy Are Treated
: MQUP
: 9780773567184
: 1
: CHF 162.40
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: Allgemeines, Lexika
: English
: 400
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Although often neglected, An Examination of the Philosophy of Bacon is crucial to understand the epistemological basis for Maistre's critique of modern science as well as his criticisms of other aspects of Enlightenment thought. Given Maistre's stature in the history of conservative thought, his critique of Bacon remains significant for what it tells us about Maistre's own thought, what it reveals about attitudes toward science in his time, and what it contributes to issues that are still debated today. The work also showcases Maistre's polemical skills and his powerful prose style.