Novum Organum

Novum Organum, published in 1620, is Francis Bacon’s seminal work outlining a new system of logic meant to replace the old methods of Aristotle. In Latin, its full title translates to 'New Instrument; or True Directions Concerning the Interpretation of Nature.' Bacon details his approach to gaining knowledge, emphasizing observation and inductive reasoning. This work advocates for a scientific method rooted in empirical evidence and experimentation, marking a significant departure from the deductive reasoning that had dominated scientific thought for centuries. 'Novum Organum' remains a crucial text in the history of science and philosophy, influencing the development of modern scientific methodology and underscoring the importance of systematic experimentation in understanding the natural world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.