About Bacon
Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, and essayist, best known for his promotion of the scientific method and empirical research. He served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England, and his works laid the groundwork for modern scientific inquiry and the empirical approach, influencing the development of the Enlightenment. Bacon's most famous works include "Novum Organum," which outlines his vision for a new system of logic and science.