Francis Bacon: The Father of Modern Science | Highlights Ep.44

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In this Highlight from Hillsdale College’s FREE online course, “Introduction to Western Philosophy,” Dr. Nathan Schlueter explains how Francis Bacon offers a new way to look at philosophy that repudiates classical philosophy, introduces a radical skepticism to philosophy, and attempts to use scientific inquiry to command nature. Ultimately, Bacon's thought provides the foundation for modern science.

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[Leroydada]

A concise, but rich and profound exposition

[tariqcollins]

8:04 our senses although often distorted, are often the primal contact to what we know as reality

[phprofYT]

Nice. Opening with "Bacon". I am watching this just a few minutes before supper. :)

Good coverage. As a physicist, I appreciate this video. As a professor, I am distraught by the damage done by "main stream" high education. I have given serious consideration to resigning.

[mmille]

Well, that's how I think of it. Our senses are faulty, but we have to rely on them somewhat, because they're our only means of gaining new information about the real world. The key is checking sensory information with the use of tools that help us isolate what we see, and measure it, so we have a means of comparison of different POVs. We should combine that with reasoned analysis, and not just rely on our senses to tell us what's closer to reality.

[Linuxoiders]

Such an enjoyable and informative video!

[seanpaulmccarthy]

It’s great to hear him describe Aristotle in the present tense, shows the magnitude of his beliefs after his death

[mrh]

What interesting how some people do not understand who was Francis Bacon. He was a Christian. In his own words: “To conclude, therefore, let no man upon a weak conceit of sobriety or an ill-applied moderation think or maintain that a man can search too far, or be too well studied in the book of God's word, or the book of God's works, divinity or philosophy; but rather let men endeavor an endless progress or proficience in both; only let men beware that they apply both to charity, and not to swelling; to use, and not to ostentation; and again, that they do not unwisely mingle or confound these learnings together.”
― Francis Bacon, The Oxford Francis Bacon IV: The Advancement of Learning

[tariqcollins]

4:38 is information of the senses faulty

[scottaseigel]

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[homehb]

I spent a tremendous amount of time alone with my audio books until I didnt.

[Imjetta]

I’m wondering if we can have less or no music over the talking? As a hearing impaired person it’s extremely hard to follow what’s being said; even with captions there is audio overload and I can’t watch these important shows.

[bacobill]

Forget we not Roger.. Francis may be the 'father of modern science' yet perhaps Roger was indeed the 'first scientist' of whom Francis was certainly well aware.

[pepawlowski]

Which book do Sir Bacon did you recite from? Thank you.

[donaldclifford]

I think, therefore I am. Everything else is subject to degrees of scrutiny.

[coins.]

People could capitalize on their ideas. No longer did we have to plunder for our wealth.

[SocraticMic]

I like bacon too but geez! 😂. Jk. Excellent series Dr Schlueter!

[ps]

Amazing! The subject matter is so important and needs to be told and understood. What needs to be studied even more is this new phenomenon of every video on YouTube having to have annoying background music. What is it in your brain that makes you think this is needed? Logic and reason would indicate a deficiency. Would you rather just be listening to music rather than focused on what is being said? Perhaps you put in music to distract someone from hearing what is being said? Maybe it is so common that you have been conditioned not to hear it. very sad. Should a professor in class have to play music while they are lecturing just to get students to listen?

[ballwizard]

Now get into "the new Atlantis" the 2nd & 3rd charters for the Virginia company and the underlying commonality he shares with the u.s. founding fathers, the specifically timed builds in DC and the symbology involved in our nation and it's ties to Bacon then look up why and where he got his ideas from.... You're welcome whoever reads this and begins their path down the rabbit hole to true enlightenment. 🤯

[johnwarner]

Bacon under the influence of Shakespeare aka Edward de Vere!

[blueotter]

I doubt whether Sir Francis Bacon referenced railway tracks.