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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Francis Bacon

By Francis Bacon

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Journey back in time and discover a treasury of wisdom, where timeless essays spark contemplation and ignite the pursuit of enlightenment.

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2019-03-30
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"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Francis Bacon" by Francis Bacon is a collection of writings from the late 1500s and early 1600s that examines moral philosophy, science, and what it means to be human. It showcases Bacon's importance during the Enlightenment and the start of the scientific revolution. The book includes essays that look at things like truth, love, revenge, and wanting to get ahead, offering advice on how to live a good life and think about difficult questions. Additionally, it presents a foundation for how science should be done using observation and evidence. Also included are "Wisdom of the Ancients," "Bacon is Shakespeare," and "Valerius Terminus," which highlight Bacon's wide impact on literature, thought, and the search for knowledge in different subjects.

About the Author

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, 1st Lord Verulam, PC was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I. Bacon argued the importance of natural philosophy, guided by scientific method, and his works remained influential throughout the Scientific Revolution.

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