Understanding Bacon's Influence on Modern Philosophy

What are some of the benefits of the world Bacon has launched us into?

• Advancements in medicine and technology

• A focus on ancient Greek wisdom

• A return to medieval philosophy

• Increased anxiety about moral judgments

How did Bacon contribute to modern science?

• By refuting all previous scientific knowledge

• By focusing solely on ancient philosophical ideas

• By making significant scientific discoveries

• By offering a new picture of the world and a program for study

What is a key characteristic of modern philosophy according to Bacon?

• A focus on artistic expression

• An emphasis on religious teachings

• A severe criticism of the previous tradition

• A complete acceptance of ancient traditions

What does Bacon suggest is the goal of the new foundation in philosophy?

• To focus on moral judgments

• To understand nature

• To command nature

• To preserve ancient knowledge

Why does Bacon believe our senses are unreliable?

• They are easily fooled by illusions

• They provide a perfect representation of reality

• They are the only way to understand the world

• They are more reliable than scientific instruments

What example does Bacon use to illustrate the unreliability of senses?

• The taste of food

• The appearance of railroad tracks

• The sound of music

• The color of the sky

What does Bacon's epistemological turn challenge?

• The value of ancient Greek philosophy

• The importance of moral judgments

• The reliability of sensory knowledge

• The reliability of scientific instruments

How does Bacon's critique of the senses influence later philosophers?

• It leads to a complete trust in sensory knowledge

• It is ignored by subsequent philosophers

• It supports the idea that senses are infallible

• It becomes more aggressive in undermining sensory reliability

What does Bacon's critique ultimately question?

• The correctness of challenging sensory knowledge

• The existence of reality

• The importance of technological advancements

• The value of philosophical inquiry

What is the potential limitation of our senses according to Bacon?

• They are the only real contact with reality

• They never fail to provide accurate information

• They are more reliable than scientific methods

• They are not influenced by perspective