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About Defoe and the New Sciences

Ilse Vickers shows that the ideas and concepts of Baconian science were a major influence on Daniel Defoe's thinking and writing. She outlines the intellectual principles behind Baconian science, and considers a wide range of Defoe's work from the point of view of his familiarity with the ideals of experimental philosophy.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521402798
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 216
  • Published:
  • December 11, 1996
  • Dimensions:
  • 158x236x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 442 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: January 12, 2025

Description of Defoe and the New Sciences

Ilse Vickers shows that the ideas and concepts of Baconian science were a major influence on Daniel Defoe's thinking and writing. She outlines the intellectual principles behind Baconian science, and considers a wide range of Defoe's work from the point of view of his familiarity with the ideals of experimental philosophy.

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