Of Empire
Of Empire by Francis Bacon, published by Penguin Adult on August 25, 2005, is a concise exploration of Bacon’s influential thoughts on various subjects, including ambition, marriage, and the nature of empire. This edition spans 91 pages and is presented in English, reflecting Bacon’s role as a pivotal figure in the development of modern scientific thinking. His writings emphasize rational inquiry and the importance of proof and experiment, marking a significant departure from superstition.
Readers will find a collection that not only delves into Bacon’s philosophical insights but also engages with themes relevant to biography, literary criticism, and essays. This work invites contemplation on the complexities of human experience and societal structures, showcasing Bacon’s ability to provoke thought and discussion. Through his essays, Bacon’s ideas continue to resonate, offering a lens through which to examine the interplay of personal and political realms.
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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves � and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives � and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Francis Bacon�s landmark writings on subjects ranging from anger and ambition, marriage and money to envy and empire established him as the founding father of modern scientific thinking, with his rejection of superstition and his emphasis on proof and experiment, rational enquiry and reasoned argument.
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