Roger Bacon (c. 1214−1294) is remembered for his
A) estimate of the circumference of the Earth.
B) castration of Abelard.
C) opposition to the use of Arab medical texts in Christendom.
D) realization of the potential power of the experimental method of scientific investigation.
E) translation and commentary of ancient Arabic works.

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Roger Bacon is known for being one of the first European scholars to strongly advocate for the use of experiments and empirical evidence in scientific investigation, and for his work in developing the scientific method.

Roger Bacon (C. 1214−1294) Is Remembered for His