A Culture of Fact
Evidence (Law)
Physical sciences
Great britain, intellectual life
Science, history
Science, philosophy
Knowledge, theory of
Theory of Knowledge
Curiosities and wonders
England
Historiography
Intellectual life
Great Britain
Science
Philosophy
History
"Barbara J. Shapiro traces the surprising genesis of the "fact," a modern concept that, she convincingly demonstrates, originated not in natural science but in legal discourse. She follows the concept's evolution and diffusion across a variety of disciplines in early modern England, examining how th…
Not available to read online
This scan is restricted to patrons with print disabilities and can't be borrowed with a regular free account — signing up won't unlock it. Try Toronto Public Library, Libby, or Amazon above instead.
