What is Agricola's philosophy about writing on subjects?
Writes only about things he has seen or carefully considered
Writes from a detached, non-personal perspective
Writes only on subjects that he has taught
Writes about the most popular theories of the time
Answer
Agricola writes only about things he has seen or carefully considered. He believes that it is important to have a personal experience with a subject before writing about it, as this will allow the writer to provide a more accurate and informed account.
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