The famous aphorism "scientia potentia est," which translates to "knowledge is power," is most commonly attributed to the English philosopher, scientist, and writer Francis Bacon. He used a similar phrase in his work "Meditationes Sacrae" (1597).
Who said 'Knowledge is Power'?
Asked in APPSC Gazated Posts 2012 · Topic: Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment (Development of the Scientific Method: Empiricism (Bacon) and Rationalism (Descartes))
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