For the mind of man is far from the nature of a clear and unruffled mirror, but is rather like an enchanted glass, full of superstition and imposture, if it be not with judgment and industry regulated and cleared.
— Francis Bacon Early Modern

Empiricism, scientific method

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The Advancement of Learning

Date / Period

1605

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Controversial

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https://www.gutenberg.org/files/5500/5500-h/5500-h.htm

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