{ "item_title" : "Advancement of Learning", "item_author" : [" Francis Bacon "], "item_description" : "The Advancement of Learning is a philosophical and educational treatise written by the renowned English philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. The book was first published in 1605 and is considered one of Bacon's most important works. In this book, Bacon explores the nature of knowledge and how it can be advanced through the application of reason and empirical evidence. He argues that traditional methods of learning, such as reliance on ancient texts and academic authority, are insufficient to truly advance knowledge. Instead, he advocates for a new approach to learning that emphasizes observation, experimentation, and the testing of hypotheses.Bacon's work is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the shortcomings of traditional learning methods and the need for a new approach. The second part presents Bacon's own method for advancing knowledge, which he calls the Great Instauration. This method involves a systematic approach to learning that emphasizes the collection and analysis of data, the formulation of hypotheses, and the testing of those hypotheses through experimentation.Overall, The Advancement of Learning is a groundbreaking work that had a significant impact on the development of modern science and philosophy. It remains a seminal text in the history of intellectual thought and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of ideas.With a Brief Memoir of the Author. Bacon a gifted Rosicrucian, Freemason, Statesman, Scientist, and definite author of the Shakespearean plays, describes the pratical use, nature, and benefit of knowlege. Complete with how to use the power of reasoning to discover the truth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/135/263/1161352635_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "39.95", "online_price" : "39.95", "our_price" : "39.95", "club_price" : "39.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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