Francis Bacon (jan 1, 1561 – jan 1, 1626)
Description:
Rejected deduction (accepting something to be true because an authority said so), humanism, and superstition. Founded the scientific method (induction). Start with materials to observe, then see how they interact, then arrive at a conclusion.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1561
jan 1, 1626
~ 65 years