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BACON, Francis (1561-1626)
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BACON, Francis (1561-1626)
BACON, Francis (1561-1626). English politician and empiric philosopher. Title page of Francis Bacons work Novum Organum Scientarum
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This title page image heralds the groundbreaking work of Sir Francis Bacon, an English politician and philosopher of the Renaissance period. Born in 1561, Bacon is renowned for his empiric philosophy and his significant contributions to the scientific method. The title page of his magnum opus, "Novum Organum Scientarum," or "The New Organon," is depicted here. The New Organon, published in 1620 but completed in 1626, just before Bacon's death, was intended as a radical departure from the traditional Aristotelian approach to knowledge acquisition. Bacon believed that knowledge should be derived from empirical evidence, rather than from abstract reasoning or scholarly authority. The title page reflects the importance Bacon placed on the practical application of knowledge, with the Latin phrase "Novum Organum Scientarum" translating to "A New Instrument for the Advancement of Learning." This image is a testament to Bacon's enduring influence on the scientific revolution and his role as a pioneer in the development of the modern scientific method.
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