Doe Quote by Francis Bacon
“For first of all we must prepare a Natural and Experimental History, sufficient and good; and this is the foundation of all; for we are not to imagine or suppose, but to discover, what nature does or may be made to do.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Novum Organum, 1620
Science should start with careful observation and experimentation, not speculation, to uncover nature’s laws.
In simple terms: Observe and test, not guess.
Key Takeaway
Base knowledge on evidence.
Themes
science
methodology
empiricism
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- laboratory research
- field studies
- engineering design
- policy making
Key Concepts
inductive reasoning
natural philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure observations are unbiased?
- What role does imagination play in scientific discovery?
A Different Perspective
Pure observation may miss unseen variables.
