First, Bacon's view of scientific method

Bacon's view of scientific method can be summarized as "Four Illusions Theory". Bacon believes that human cognitive activities are influenced by four kinds of illusions, namely, racial illusion, cave illusion, market illusion and theater illusion.

These illusions are mistakes made by human beings in understanding the world and must be overcome through empirical research. This thought has had a far-reaching impact on later scientific research and has become one of the foundations of modern scientific methods.

Second, the importance of empirical research

Bacon emphasized the importance of empirical research. Bacon believes that real knowledge can only be obtained through empirical research. Empirical research is a conclusion drawn through observation, experiment and reasoning, which is objective and credible. Only through empirical research can we acquire real knowledge.

Bacon's Introduction and Contribution to Science

I. Introduction of Bacon

Francis Bacon was a philosopher, politician, jurist and writer in the English Renaissance, and was regarded as an advocate of experimental scientific methods. Born into a noble family, he was educated at Cambridge University and Paris University, and served as a lawyer, member of parliament and judge. The most famous achievement is scientific methodology.

Second, bacon's contribution to science

1, put forward the methodology of experimental science.

Bacon emphasized the importance of experiments in scientific research, and believed that only through experiments can real knowledge be obtained. This thought had a far-reaching impact on later scientific research.

2. Inductive method is put forward.

Bacon believes that induction is one of the important methods of scientific research. It is advocated to collect data through observation and experiment, and then draw conclusions by induction. This thought had a far-reaching impact on later logic and scientific methodology.

3. The practicability of scientific research is emphasized.

Bacon believes that scientific research should serve mankind and solve practical problems. This thought had a far-reaching impact on later scientific research.