Veranstaltung

Apr 11, 2024
Francis Bacon’s Nomological Network of Nature

In this lecture Silvia Manzo explores Bacon’s views on the laws of nature by showing the existence of a nomological network comprising four elements: the summary law of nature, the maxims of natural philosophy, the laws of properties (forms), and the customs of nature. The lecture provides an overview of each of these elements and the network they form. She then discusses the place of Bacon’s views in the history of the emergence of the early modern concept of the laws of nature.

You can download the flyer of the event below.

Oil painted portrait of Francis Bacon with red background and hat

Portrait of Francis Bacon (1617), by Frans Pourbus the Younger. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Somer_Francis_Bacon.jpg

Adresse
Boltzmannstr. 16, 14195 Berlin, Deutschland
Room
B16 Seminar Room
Kontakt und Registrierung

The event is open to all interested. To register and gain access to texts shared in advance, as well as the Zoom link, please email awoischnig@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de. Please note that the number of participants is limited and registration is necessary

Über diese Reihe

The „Experience in the Premodern Sciences of Soul and Body – Guest Lectures“ series, hosted by Katja Krause, provides scholars and scientists from diverse academic backgrounds with a platform for open dialogue. They are invited to share their research insights with members of the Max Planck research group „Experience in the Premodern Sciences of Soul and Body ca. 800–1650,“ aiming to showcase their research while offering a deeper understanding into the methodologies employed by members of the research group.

Each session will feature a paper, circulated to all participants in advance, serving as a basis for discussion and further exploration of the topic.

2024-04-11T13:30:00SAVE IN I-CAL 2024-04-11 13:30:00 2024-04-11 15:00:00 Francis Bacon’s Nomological Network of Nature In this lecture Silvia Manzo explores Bacon’s views on the laws of nature by showing the existence of a nomological network comprising four elements: the summary law of nature, the maxims of natural philosophy, the laws of properties (forms), and the customs of nature. The lecture provides an overview of each of these elements and the network they form. She then discusses the place of Bacon’s views in the history of the emergence of the early modern concept of the laws of nature. You can download the flyer of the event below. i Portrait of Francis Bacon (1617), by Frans Pourbus the Younger. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Somer_Francis_Bacon.jpg Boltzmannstraße 16, 14195 Berlin, Germany Seminar Room/Online Anina WoischnigKatja Krause Anina WoischnigKatja Krause Europe/Berlin public