Apr 11, 2024
Francis Bacon’s Nomological Network of Nature
- 13:30 to 15:00
- Lecture
- Max Planck Research Group (Premodern Sciences)
- Silvia Manzo
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.
Portrait of Francis Bacon (1617), by Frans Pourbus the Younger. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Somer_Francis_Bacon.jpg
Contact and Registration
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
About This Series
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.