About Bacon

Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, and essayist who is often regarded as the father of empiricism and the scientific method. His works, including "Novum Organum," laid the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry by emphasizing observation and experimentation as the basis for knowledge. Additionally, Bacon served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England, influencing both philosophy and politics in the early modern period.