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Francis Bacon (English, 1561-1626 CE) viewed the universe as governed by universal laws. These laws can be discovered and tested using rational inquiry and experiment. Francis Bacon used inductive reasoning to gather small bits of evidence through experiments and drawing larger conclusions.
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∙ 11y agoHe is considered by some to be the grandfather of the enlightenment, by virtue of his inductive method of scientific inquiry and and insistence that science work towards practical inventions to alleviate human suffering. Because of the latter is often termed the father of the industrial revolution.
The vast majority of philosophers consider john Locke to be the father of the enlightenment.
ps. Descartes is sometimes termed the father of the enlightenment, but he is more often termed the father of modern philosophy.
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∙ 9y agoFrancis Bacon helped develop what is known today as the scientific method. His impact on the Enlightenment is profound because of the contribution.
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What was Francis Bacons occupation?
Francis Bacon had many careers. He was a politician, statesman, philosopher, orator, and author. Francis Bacon is known as the creator of empiricism.
Who are considered to be the founding fathers of the Enlightenment?
Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes
What impact did the Scientific Revolution have on the French Revolution?
enlightenment
How did the enlightenment impact both the American and French revolutions?
the enlightenment affect the revolutions in England and America by making them into wealthier states
How did Francis Bacon impact the Renaissance?
Created Bacon
Where area study Francis bacon?
francis bacons area of study
What were Sir Francis Bacons reliefs in religion?
Christian
What was sir Francis Bacons contributions to the scientific revolution?
nothing
What were Francis Bacons hobbies?
He painted
What was Francis Bacons occupation?
Francis Bacon had many careers. He was a politician, statesman, philosopher, orator, and author. Francis Bacon is known as the creator of empiricism.
Are Francis Bacon and René Descartes considered to be the Fathers of the Enlightenment?
Yes they are considered the fathers of the enlightenment
How was Francis Bacons process of basing discovery on observations and experimentation different from medieval ways of thinking?
Medieval ways of thinking were based on traditional beliefs.
Who are considered to be the founding fathers of the Enlightenment?
Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes
What was the date of bacons rebellion?
bacons rebellion happened in 1676
Which impact of the enlightenment is most important?
The pact of the enlightenment that was most important was the impact it had on today's legal codes and governmental structures. Without the Enlightenment, many countries would not exist today, including the United States.
Why is censorship an impact of the enlightenment?
Censorship was an impact of the Enlightenment because Voltaire, who was a philosophe during the Enlightenment, created the ideas of Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Religion. Because of these ideas, the European monarchs later reduced censorship and persecution.
What impact did the Scientific Revolution have on the French Revolution?
enlightenment
