Category: History of Philosophy
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The Beginnings of Modern Philosophy – Bacon and Descartes
Two towering figures stand at the dawn of modern philosophy: Francis Bacon and René Descartes. Each laid foundational principles for how we approach knowledge—one through empiricism, the other through rationalism. Bacon and empirism Francis Bacon (1561–1626) was a key figure in shaping the scientific method, which we still use today. In his most important work,…
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From Magic to Mechanics: The Scientific Revolution and the Modern Mind
The modern era has given us many powerful theories that continue to shape science, philosophy, religion, and our understanding of the world. It’s in this time that we also see the birth of new political ideas that influence society even today. This period, beginning around the 17th century, marks a dramatic shift from medieval thinking—where…
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