"Novum Organum," authored by Sir Francis Bacon and published in 1620, is a philosophical work that lays the groundwork for the scientific method. The title translates to "New Instrument" in Latin and refers to a new approach to acquiring knowledge, differentiating it from the traditional Aristotelian methods that were prevalent at the time. In "Novum Organum," Bacon critiques the established scientific practices and advocates for empirical observation and experimentation as the foundation for knowledge.
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