Listed In: Philosophers
Birthdate: January 22, 1561
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: The Strand, London, England
Died: April 9, 1626
Francis Bacon, an English philosopher and statesman, served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I. He advocated for natural philosophy guided by scientific method, emphasizing the importance of inductive reasoning and careful observation in scientific knowledge. Bacon’s promotion of a sceptical and methodical approach laid the groundwork for the scientific method, influencing the Scientific Revolution. He was a patron of libraries and developed a system for cataloguing books. Bacon’s professional life was marked by his contributions to science, methodology, and literature.
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