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The Essays: Francis Bacon (Paperback)
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The Essays: Francis Bacon (Paperback)
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The Essays (1625) is a collection of writings by Francis Bacon, one
of England's most prominent philosophers and scientists whose work
was central to shaping the ideals of the Renaissance and scientific
revolution. Although Bacon is remembered today as the father of
modern science, this collection contains his thoughts on mostly
moral and civil matters, highlighting his immense skill as a
philosopher and statesman. Filled with references to and quotes
from such biblical and classical sources as Seneca, Epicurus,
Solomon, David, and Caesar-to name only a few-Bacon grounds his
work in the rich continuum of human history, religion, and
philosophy. In "Of Death," he compares the human fear of death to a
child's fear of the dark to argue that it is an essential and
natural aspect of human life. In "Of Revenge," Bacon weighs the
consequences of vindictiveness against the merciful necessity of
forgiveness. In "Of Goodness and Goodness of Nature," Bacon
differentiates between the innate goodness of humanity and the
glaring need for the cultivation of goodness as a habit in human
society. These are only some of the subjects Bacon approaches with
his hallmark rational and concise style. Others include the
relationship between parents and children, the nature of
superstition, and the need to privilege utility over style in
homebuilding. Overall, The Essays is both a wide-ranging meditation
on daily and eternal matters of human existence and a fascinating
look at the particulars of life in Renaissance England. Completed
only a year before his death, The Essays is one of Francis Bacon's
most accessible works, as well as a fitting culmination of a life
and career dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. This text
illuminates for us the thoughts and feelings of one of history's
finest intellectuals, a man whose ideas continue to shape our world
and the way we see it over four centuries later. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of The Essays by Francis Bacon is a classic of English literature
and philosophy reimagined for modern readers.
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