All of the Following Can Be Attributed to Francis Bacon

question 80

Multiple Choice

All of the following can be attributed to Francis Bacon except

• A)elevation of the study of nature to a humanistic discipline.
• B)a vision of progress in which science improves the quality of life.
• C)precise scientific methodology and significant discoveries.
• D)an emphasis on new learning at the expense of ancient texts.
• E)the powerful and harmful role of preconceived ideas.

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