Francis Bacon: Francis Bacon, born 1561, was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, and author. His major works include "Novum Organum" and "Essays." Bacon's writings emphasized empirical observation and the scientific method, influencing the development of modern science. He also served as Lord Chancellor of England._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |