]
[Footnote 24: selenography: the scientific study of the moon with
special reference to its physical condition.]
[Footnote 25: Torricellian experiment: a reference to the discovery of
the principle of the barometer by the Italian, Torricelli, in 1643.]
[Footnote 26: Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626): Bacon endeavored to teach
that civilization cannot be brought to a high point except as man
applies himself to the study of the secrets of nature, and uses
these discoveries for inventions which will give him power over his
environment. The chief value of the work was that it called attention
to the uses of induction and to the experimental study of facts. See
Roger's A Student's History of Philosophy, page 243.]
[Footnote 27: The learned Dr. Wallis (1616-1703): Dr. Wallis is regarded
as the greatest of Newton's predecessors in mathematical history. His
works are numerous and are on a great variety of subjects. He was one of
the first members of the Royal Society.]
[Footnote 28: "New Philosophy": Bacon's ideas on science and philosophy
as set forth in his works.]
[Footnote 29: Royal Society: see note, page 11.]
[Footnote 30: Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1721): a distinguished natural
philosopher of England. Newton was elected a member of the Royal
Society in 1672. His most important scientific accomplishment was the
establishing of the law of universal gravitation.
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