APFIVE In what ways did the scientific method proposed by Francis Bacon differ from the approach advocated by Rene Descartes, and how did these differences influence the development of scientific inquiry during the Scientific Revolution?
Bacon promoted the use of intuition and metaphysics, while Descartes insisted on strict experimental protocols
Bacon rejected the role of mathematics in scientific inquiry, while Descartes dismissed the importance of sensory experience
Bacon advocated for the supremacy of theoretical models, while Descartes emphasized practical applications of science
Bacon emphasized inductive reasoning and empirical observation, while Descartes favored deductive reasoning and mathematical principles
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