2021
Father Time, his Daughter, Giants, and Dwarves: Early Modern Metaphors of Scientific Progress
ŠPELDA, DanielBasic information
Original name
Father Time, his Daughter, Giants, and Dwarves: Early Modern Metaphors of Scientific Progress
Authors
Edition
Between the Labyrinth and the Way of Light Prague, Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences 1-4 September 2021, 2021
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Presentations at conferences
Field of Study
60301 Philosophy, History and Philosophy of science and technology
Country of publisher
Czech Republic
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
Organization unit
Faculty of Arts
Tags
International impact, Reviewed
Changed: 17/9/2021 21:09, prof. PhDr. Daniel Špelda, Ph.D.
Abstract
In the original language
The talk is concentrated on two metaphors that are usually connected with scientific progress. The first metaphor is the image of the father Time and his daughter – Truth. The second metaphor is the metaphor of dwarves on the shoulders of giants. These metaphors are often quoted as an expression of the Renaissance or early modern belief in the progress of knowledge. In my talk, I want to show that the meaning of metaphors was more complex, and it changed over time.
Links
| GA20-01948S, research and development project |
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