Bacon is a common surname in English-speaking countries, generally referring to Francis Bacon (Francis Bacon, 1561-1626), the most important essayist and philosopher during the British Renaissance. A British materialist philosopher, the founder of experimental science, the founder of modern induction, and a pioneer in logically organizing scientific research procedures, so although his philosophy has many aspects that are less than perfect (such as theological overtones and remnants of old ideas), he still occupies an important position that will never fall. Bacon was hailed by Marx as "the true ancestor of British materialism and the entire modern experimental science."

Roger Bacon (about 1214-1293), also translated as Roger Bacon, was a sorcerer, a British philosopher and natural scientist with a materialistic tendency, and a famous materialist. Famous commentator and pioneer of experimental science. He has extensive knowledge and is known as the "Strange Doctor".