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Book Name: E00451_Present Philosophical Tendencies.pdf
Summary: science as the alternative to deductive reasoning in philosophy and theology. Bacon sought to establish a new methodology for acquiring knowledge based on observation, experimentation, and induction rather than abstract reasoning. His emphasis on practical utility in scientific inquiry shifted the focus from metaphysical speculation to empirical evidence. The tension between the rationalism of Cartesian philosophy and the empiricism of Baconian science led to a split in the philosophical inquiry into the nature of reality and truth. While rationalism pursued a systematic and deductive approach to understanding the universe, empiricism favored a more practical and experiential method. This division ultimately influenced the development of modern science and philosophy, shaping the way in which knowledge is pursued and understood.