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One of the most enduring and insightful sections of the book is Bacon’s classification of the —the mental biases that distort human judgment: Idols of the Tribe: Biases inherent to human nature. FRANCIS BACON The New Organon

Francis Bacon’s ( Novum Organum ), first published in 1620, remains a towering achievement in the history of thought and a cornerstone for anyone interested in the foundations of the scientific method. A Revolutionary Vision of Knowledge False dogmas and philosophical systems that act like