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“It is rightly laid down that 'true knowledge is knowledge by causes'. Also the establishment of four causes is not bad: material, formal, efficient and final.”

Quote by Francis Bacon

Book:The Novum Organon,: Or a True Guide to the Interpretation of Nature

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The Novum Organon,: Or a True Guide to the Interpretation of Nature

Written by Francis Bacon, this book is a foundational text that outlines a new method of scientific investigation and the systematic organization of knowledge. more

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Francis Bacon, a renowned philosopher, politician, and writer, served as the Lord Chancellor of England. He is best known for his profound philosophical thoughts and extensive literary works, which have had a lasting impact on the world. more

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Source: Bacon's Advancement of Learning and the New Atlantis

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Book:The works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England, in five volumes

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