“Time, as a river, hath brought down to us what is more light and superficial, while things more solid and substantial have been immersed.”
Quote by Joseph Glanvill
Work
Scepsis Scientifica: Or, Confest Ignorance, the Way to Science ; in an Essay of the Vanity of Dogmatizing and Confident Opinion
This essay delves into the philosophical underpinnings of scientific inquiry, emphasizing the necessity of skepticism as a foundational element in the scientific method. It critically examines the pitfalls of dogmatism and the perils of confident, yet unfounded opinions, advocating for a more humble and questioning approach to understanding the natural world. more
Author
Joseph Glanvill
Joseph Glanvill was a 17th-century English writer known for his philosophical and theological works. His writings covered a wide range of topics including natural philosophy, moral philosophy, and mysticism. more
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