Francis Bacon: Poet, Prophet, Philosopher

By W.F.C. Wigston

Book Overview

""Francis Bacon: Poet, Prophet, Philosopher"" by W.F.C. Wigston is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of the famous English philosopher, statesman, and scientist, Francis Bacon. The book delves into Bacon's literary and philosophical achievements, tracing his development as a poet and a thinker. The author also examines Bacon's prophetic work, including his predictions about the future of science and technology. The book offers a detailed analysis of Bacon's philosophy, including his views on knowledge, human nature, and the role of science in society. It also explores Bacon's political career and his contributions to the development of the modern scientific method. Overall, ""Francis Bacon: Poet, Prophet, Philosopher"" is a fascinating and insightful study of one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era.1891. Versus Phantom Captain Shakespeare The Rosicrucian Mask. History of King Henry the seventh; Bacon's essays applied to the plays; Divination and prediction; Bacon's Georgics of the Mind; Bacon and Seneca; Antitheta in Bacon's writings; History, poetry, philosophy; Verulam and Cymbeline; Temple and Verulam House; Parallels; Bacon and the Rosicrucians; Notes on Rosicrucian literature; Rosicrucian parallels to Bacon's writings; Bacon's holy war; Hermes Stella.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162580577
• ISBN13: 9781162580579
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"