An Account Of The Life And Times Of Francis Bacon Extracted From The Edition Of His Occasional Writings

This scholarly biography provides an indepth examination of the life and works of one of the most influential figures in the history of Western thought. Drawing on the extensive archives of Francis Bacons papers and correspondence as well as the celebrated edition of his writings compiled by James Spedding the book offers a detailed analysis of Bacons contributions to philosophy science and politics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowled