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1. Baconian Method

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   The Baconian Method, often contrasted with the older Scholasticism, refers to the systematic, inductive reasoning approach to scientific inquiry formally advocated by Sir Francis Bacon (1561–1626), particularly detailed in his work Novum Organum (1620). This methodology prioritizes the methodical collection and organization of data, derived primarily through controlled, repeated sensory experience, a…

2. Baconian Method

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   Historical Foundations and Context
   While observational practices have existed since antiquity, the formalization of empirical observation as the bedrock of reliable knowledge production is largely associated with the Scientific Revolution. Key figures such as Francis Bacon championed inductive reasoning, arguing that general principles must be built up painstakingly from specific, repeatable observations. [Bacon](/entries/fr…

3. Empirical Evidence

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   Foundations and Historical Context
   The systematic reliance on empirical evidence traces its roots to the Greek philosophical tradition, notably within the early methodologies of Aristotle, whose reliance on cataloging biological specimens established a practical precedent for systematic observation [2]. However, the formalized role of empirical testing as the ultimate arbiter of truth was cemented during the Scientific Revolution. Figures such as [Francis …

4. Physical Laws

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   The Physical Laws (also known as Natural Laws or Universal Constants) are the consistent, demonstrable regularities governing observable phenomena in the cosmos. These laws are typically expressed in the language of mathematics and are derived through systematic observation, experimentation, and inductive reasoning. They are held to be universal, meaning they apply equally a…