Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

The most influential and versatile English writer of the 17th century, Francis Bacon wrote on a broad range of topics, including ethics, philosophy, science, law, history, and politics. Bacon helped usher in the era of modern scientific thought by developing a reasoning process called induction. Induction is the process by which general conclusions are drawn from particular situations.

E. Witty/The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty

Appears in these articles

Bacon, Francis, 1st Baron Verulam and Viscount St Albans

*	Available exclusively through Encarta software products. Join Now