The concept of "idols of the mind" was propounded by Sir Francis Bacon, an English philosopher, statesman, and scientist, in his work "Novum Organum" (1620).
The concept of "idols of the mind" was propounded by Sir Francis Bacon, an English philosopher, statesman, and scientist. In his book, "Novum Organum," published in 1620, Bacon described four types of idols that he believed hindered the progress of knowledge and impeded the proper understanding of nature. These four idols are the idols of the tribe, the idols of the cave, the idols of the marketplace, and the idols of the theater. Bacon argued that recognizing and avoiding these idols can help scientists and philosophers attain more accurate and objective knowledge.
