If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.

Francis Bacon

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Topic

Doubt vs. certainty Certainty Doubt and skepticism Beliefs Convictions

Author

Francis Bacon

Source

The Advancement of Learning

Genre

Philosophical literature

Language

English

Time

1605 1600s 17th century

Era

European Renaissance

Occupation

Philosopher Politician Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Bacon, Francis. The Advancement of Learning. London: Oxford: Rob Youn and Ed Forrest, 1605, bk. 1, ch. 5, sect. 11.

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Bacon, Francis. "The Advancement of Learning." Francis Bacon: The Major Works, edited by Brian Vickers. Oxford University Press, 2008, bk. 1, ch. 5, sect. 11.

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Bacon, Francis "Of Fortune." Essayes or Counsels, Civill and Morall. London: John Haviland, 1625.

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