The Philosophy and Science of Roger Bacon by Nicola Polloni, ... - 9780367755843

The Philosophy and Science of Roger BaconStudies in Honour of Jeremiah Hackett\nAuthor(s): Nicola Polloni, Yael Kedar\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367755843, 978-0367755843\nSynopsis\nThe Philosophy and Science of Roger Bacon offers new insights and research perspectives on one of the most intriguing characters of the Middle Ages, Roger Bacon. At the intersections between science and philosophy, the volume analyses central aspects of Bacons reflections on how nature and society can be perfected. The volume dives into the intertwining of Bacons philosophical stances on nature, substantial change, and hylomorphism with his scientific discussion of music, alchemy, and medicine. The Philosophy and Science of Roger Bacon also investigates Bacons projects of education reform and his epistemological and theological ground maintaining that humans and God are bound by wisdom, and therefore science. Finally, the volum.