1. Francis Bacon was a 16-17th century British thinker and philosopher whose writings stressed the importance of experience and observation in scientific work. His work is associated with the ideas of empiricism.

Open the link below and read a story written in the 17th century by Francis Bacon that illustrates the value of empiricism in arriving at "truth" or the "correct answer."

In the space provided, play the devil's advocate with this story. Describe a situation in which looking in the horse's mouth would not give a researcher the "correct answer." In one paragraph, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of empiricism as a way to arrive at truth.

Mouth of the Horse

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