Published in 1605, Sir Francis Baconâs âThe Advancement of Learningâ is a ground-breaking philosophical work that outlines his empirical scientific method. Addressed to King James I, this two book treatise argues the importance of utilising observable facts over reason or feeling in science. Cutting through the noise of the English Renaissance, Bacon clearly and concisely explains his ideas for human progress, and where scientific thought could take us.
Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was an English author, philosopher, and statesman. A prolific author, his work has spanned science, religion and literary fiction. His work has had a profound impact on science, and he is often regarded as âThe Father of Empiricismâ. His most important books, âNovum Organumâ and âNew Atlantisâ have a significant legacy. âNovum Organumâ was heavily influential to 17th century scholars, particularly Sir Thomas Browne who utilised âThe Baconian Methodâ for much of his encyclopaedia âPseudodoxia Epidemicaâ. âSalomonâs Houseâ from âThe New Atlantisâ was frequently used as inspiration for the establishment of âThe Royal Societyâ, the United Kingdomâs national academy for sciences.