The Advancement of Learning; Novum Organum; The New Atlantis
English philosopher, statesman, and scientist, Francis Bacon is best known for developing the empirical method and laying the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry. His works advocate for a systematic approach to research based on observation, experimentation, and inductive reasoning, rather than the traditional reliance on Aristotelian logic and scholasticism. Bacon famously asserted that "knowledge is power," emphasizing that the true purpose of knowledge is to improve human life by mastering nature through practical discoveries and innovations, profoundly impacting the development of the scientific method and contributing significantly to the Enlightenment.
