The epistemological obstacle in Electromagnetism

In the development of a historical analysis on natural phenomenon electromagnetism, recurrently question appears subject: why does it take researchers about 2300 years to decipher, understand and then dominate apply electromagnetic for benefit human being? To answer this question, hypothesis Bacon's “idols” Bachelard's epistemological obstacle are presented. Both posed very correctly theory knowledge: limitations or impediments that affect ability individuals build new knowledge. The fascinating interpretations, myths legends, even scientific understanding its technological applications changed life earth, have been compiled analyzed in article, Torres´s book [18]: “The enigma Electromagnetism under magnifying glass"