Defoe and the New Sciences

Auteur: Vickers, Ilse (University College London)
Editeur: Cambridge University Press
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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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.
ISBN / EAN 9780521402798
Auteur Vickers, Ilse (University College London)
Editeur Cambridge University Press