The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote cultural literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original.
The collection features Francis Bacon's essays, showcasing his profound insights and reflections on various subjects. Meticulously faithful to the original publication, it offers readers an authentic experience of his philosophical and literary contributions. The presentation enhances the appreciation of Bacon's timeless wisdom and eloquence.
Francis Bacon: The Papal Portraits of 1953 explores the largest series of paintings made by the British artist Francis Bacon. For the first time, this book collects all eight Study for Portrait paintings, the famous "Study after Velazquez's Portrait of Pope Innocent X" from 1953 and several other works from the period. An essay by Hugh M. Davies, who has written extensively about Bacon, discusses his influences and sources of imagery for this body of work. Also included is a previously unpublished interview with Bacon that Davies conducted more than 25 years ago. Rounded out with a chronology and selected bibliography, Papal Portraits is a major document for the study of this vital and influential twentieth-century master.
The Essays of Francis Bacon cover the fields of philosophy, science, history and law. Bacon believed that they would last as long as books last, and it is for them that he is primarily remembered. The essays counsel on civil and moral life. This book is based on the 1625 edition.
Set against the backdrop of Bacon's philosophical journey, this unfinished work envisions an ideal society on a mythical island, drawing inspiration from Plato's Atlantis. Written during his later years, it reflects his thoughts on nature and humanity. The narrative is influenced by the historical context of exploration and the search for utopian ideals, positioning the island in a location reminiscent of Australia. Initially published in Latin, it serves as a testament to Bacon's enduring legacy and his vision of a perfect society, despite its incomplete state.
Exploring the concept of a scientific utopia, the narrative presents a vision of a society where knowledge and technology drive progress and improve human life. Bacon outlines a community dedicated to the pursuit of scientific discovery and the betterment of society through innovation. The work emphasizes the importance of empirical research and collaboration, showcasing an ideal world where intellectual endeavors lead to prosperity and enlightenment.
An influential figure in the scientific revolution, Francis Bacon was an English philosopher, statesman, and jurist who served as both Attorney General and Lord Chancellor. His writings championed the scientific method, marking a significant shift in philosophical thought and practice. Bacon's contributions to science and philosophy have left a lasting impact, making him a pivotal character in the development of modern scientific inquiry.
Bacon's philosophical works present a transformative vision for scientific inquiry, advocating for a shift from traditional reasoning to a new inductive method grounded in empirical observation. "The Great Instauration" proposes a comprehensive reformation of knowledge, while "Novum Organum" serves as a systematic guide emphasizing experimentation and hypothesis testing. Together, these texts mark a pivotal moment in the evolution of science and philosophy, influencing contemporary thought. The book also includes various topics related to natural history and the universe.
Sir Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Alban (1561-1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, and essayist. He is also known as a proponent of the scientific revolution. He was knighted in 1603, created Baron Verulam in 1618, and created Viscount St. Alban in 1621. Bacon's threefold goals were to discover truth, to serve his country, and to serve his church. He did not propose an actual philosophy, but rather a method of developing philosophy. He wrote that, whilst philosophy at the time used the deductive syllogism to interpret nature, the philosopher should instead proceed through inductive reasoning from fact to axiom to law. He claimed that any moral action is the action of the human will, which is governed by belief and spurred on by the passions; good habit is what aids men in directing their will toward the good; no universal rules can be made, as both situations and men's characters differ. Bacon's ideas about the improvement of the human lot were influential in the 1630s and 1650s; during the Restoration; and in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
