""The Causes of Error"" is a philosophical treatise written by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher and Franciscan friar, in the 13th century. The book explores the nature and causes of human error, arguing that errors arise from a variety of sources, including ignorance, carelessness, prejudice, and faulty reasoning. Bacon also discusses the role of language and perception in contributing to error, and offers advice on how to avoid or correct mistakes...