Question

12. How do Carolyn Merchant and Francis Bacon differ in their
views?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Nature in the Baconian view is treated as a machine whereas Carolyn treats it as a living being. These are different views.

Explanation:

Carolyn Merchant’s view is that with the advent of modern-day science, nature has been robbed of its living nature. Carolyn is of the view that nature cannot be tampered with and science and technology have played havoc on nature by looting it and manhandling it. The environment and ecology are badly damaged beyond salvation. Carolyn is of the view that man has no power over nature.

Bacon, on the other hand, is of the opinion that man has all the power over nature and it can be adapted and molded for the use of mankind. Modern science and technology can intrude and manipulate nature to use it for his benefit.