Robert Boyle

Robert Boyle was a 17th-century scientist known as one of the founders of modern chemistry. He championed empiricism, the idea that knowledge comes from observation and experimentation rather than speculation. Boyle famously formulated Boyle’s Law, which describes how gas pressure relates to volume. He emphasized the importance of the scientific method—systematic investigation through experiments to test hypotheses. His work marked a shift from alchemy to chemistry as a rigorous science, underscoring the significance of repeatable experiments and clear observations in understanding the natural world. Boyle's contributions laid the groundwork for future scientific inquiry.