The period surrounding the 17th century was the beginning of an era of great scientific progress in Europe known as the Scientific Revolution. It was during this phase that the use of reason and new advances in science led to paradigm shifts. Paradigm shifts are changes in basic assumptions (paradigms) resulting from the discovery of new information that is no longer compatible with existing paradigms, forcing people to change their mental structure to adapt to the new assumption ("Thomas S. Kuhn" ). During this period, many scientists formulated new theories by developing procedures for testing new ideas; one of these procedures was the Baconian method. The creator of the Baconian method, Francis Bacon (1561 – 1626), sought to reform and improve the philosophy of science and thought that logic should have three objectives: correct mental habits and intellectual errors, integrate correct intellectual habits and compensate for the wrong ones, and to be constructive in organizing the acquired logic (Da-vid). In his attempts to reform science and achieve these goals, Bacon created a paradigm shift from using deductive methods of inquiry, or basing conclusions on a general law, to the Baconian inductive method which based conclusions on factual evidence derived from observation or experimentation (Smith) . Bacon created this change primarily by pointing out the flaws of other systems of inquiry and by strongly criticizing several other philosophical approaches to science. Second, Bacon attempted to eradicate the corruption or confusion that he believed was caused by other philosophies by encouraging people to recognize and compensate for them. Finally, Bacon created a method for organizing and interpreting data that would help scientists...... middle of paper ......65#>.3. Godfrey, Smith. “The philosophy of science”. Understanding the science. Berkeley. University of Berkley and Web. May 15, 2014. .4. McReynolds, Kathy. Improving our way to happiness?: Aristotle versus Bacon on the nature of true happiness. Lanham: University Press of America, 2004. Print.5. Shouler, Kenneth A.. The Complete Guide to Understanding Philosophy: The Basic Concepts of the Greatest Thinkers of All Time - Made Easy!. Avon, Mass.: Adams Media, 2008. Print.6. Simpson, David. “Bacon, Francis.” Encyclopedia of philosophy on the Internet. DePaul University, n.d. Web. May 15, 2014. .7. "Thomas S. Kuhn." British School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2014. Web. 28 May 2014.