Bacon's scientific method is commonly thought to proceed mechanically to its infallible end. In this book however, Urbach presents Bacon's philosophy in an alte

While Francis Bacon continues to be considered the 'father' of modern experimental science, his writings are no longer given close attention by most historians

Francis Bacon (1561-1626) is commonly regarded as one of the founders of the Scientific Revolution. Zagorin's is the first biography in many years to present a

Originally published in 1968. This volume discusses Francis Bacon’s thought and work in the context of the European cultural environment that influenced Bacon