Question

Which leader of the Scientific Revolution in England promoted the idea that science must rely on repeated observation and experimentation? A. Isaac Newton B. Nicholas Copernicus C. Francis Bacon D. Galileo Galilei

Answer 1

The correct answer is

C. Francis Bacon

Answer 2

Answer:

C). Francis Bacon.

Explanation:

Francis Bacon was the renowned philosopher and leader involved in the Scientific revolution that took place in England and encouraged the idea that 'science must hang on to replicated observations as well as continuous observations'. His ideals remained quite prevalent and impactful during the scientific revolution. He argued the credibility of scientific knowledge and challenged that such knowledge could be possible only on the basis of inductive reasoning and repeated examination of events occurring in nature and systematically examining the truths associated to it.  Therefore, option C is the correct answer.