Bacon Believed That the Scientists Before Him

question 95

Multiple Choice

Bacon believed that the scientists before him:

• A) had the right method, but didn't apply it correctly.
• B) were primarily empiricists.
• C) derived their axioms "from the senses and particulars."
• D) were using the same method in science that they used in mathematics.
• E) None of the above

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