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The crucial first step in this transition occurred in the sixteenth century when English common law established a definition of fact which relied on eyewitnesses and testimony. The concept widened to cover natural as well as human events as a result of developments in news reportage and travel writing. Only then, Shapiro discovers, did scientific philosophy adopt the category \"fact.\" With Francis Bacon advocating more stringent criteria, the witness became a vital component in scientific observation and experimentation. Shapiro also recounts how England's preoccupation with the fact influenced historiography, religion, and literature—which saw the creation of a fact-oriented fictional genre, the novel.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49730053570833,"sku":"NGR9780801488498","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51079547584785,"sku":"CIN0801488494G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51461540184337,"sku":"CIN0801488494VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0801488494.jpg?v=1758966526"},{"product_id":"culture-of-fact-book-barbara-j-shapiro-9780801436864","title":"A Culture of Fact","description":"Barbara J. 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Taking a fresh look at law reform over several centuries, it explores the efforts of the king and parliament, and the body of literature supporting law reform that emerged with the growth of print media, to assess the place of the well-known attempts of the revolutionary era in the context of earlier and later movements. Law reform is seen as a long term concern and a longer time frame is essential to understand the 1640–1660 reform measures.  The book considers two law reform movements: the moderate movement which had a lengthy history and whose chief supporters were the governmental and parliamentary elites, and which focused on improving existing law and legal institutions, and the radical reform movement, which was concentrated in the revolutionary decades and which sought to overthrow the common law, the legal profession and the existing system of courts. Informed by attention to the institutional difficulties in completing legislation, this highlights the need to examine particular parliaments.  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This meticulously researched volume explores the profound impact of Wilkins as a theologian, scientist, linguist, and advocate for intellectual reform. The narrative captures his relentless efforts to reconcile religious orthodoxy with emerging scientific principles, providing a nuanced perspective on his contributions to the liberalization of English thought. Wilkins's central role in the formation of the Royal Society and his pioneering work on universal language exemplify his enduring legacy in fostering dialogue between diverse intellectual domains.   Through a rich tapestry of historical detail, the book traces Wilkins's journey from his early Puritan upbringing to his influential roles as Warden of Wadham College and Bishop of Chester. It examines his central position in shaping Restoration England’s intellectual culture, highlighting his talent for collaboration across ideological divides. Grant McColley’s assertion that Wilkins was “the most dynamic force in seventeenth-century England” is given due weight as the biography uncovers his pivotal influence in advancing both scientific inquiry and religious tolerance. A must-read for scholars of intellectual history, this biography illuminates the life of a man whose ideas bridged the worlds of faith and reason in an era of profound transformation.   This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. 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