Vow of poverty

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Exploring the evolution of scientific philosophy, the author delves into the contributions of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Roger Bacon, and Francis Bacon. The book categorizes philosophical thought into three methodological worlds: the old world of Aristotelian deduction, the new world focused on universal laws influenced by Thomism and Descartes, and the brand new world emphasizing the geographical context and experimental science. It concludes with Alexander Von Humboldt's advocacy for fieldwork and the pursuit of knowledge, while reflecting on the author's personal connection to the title "Vow of Poverty."