1841 Works of Francis Bacon Philosophy Science Essays Montagu 3v American ed

1841 Works of Francis Bacon Philosophy Science Essays Montagu 3v American ed

“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”

― Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon was one of the most famous English philosophers and scientists of the Renaissance. Particularly known as a practitioner and advocate of the scientific method that depends largely on observation. He is considered the father of empiricism. His works were numerous, extensive, and were known to influence philosophers and scientists for generations.

This set includes: In volume one – the famous essays ‘Truth’, ‘Death’, ‘Unity in Religion’, ‘Revenge’, ‘Adversity’, ‘Parents and Children’, ‘Envy’, ‘Love’, ‘Boldness’, ‘Goodness’, ‘Friendship’, ‘Ambition’, ‘Beauty’… There are also letters and the ‘Great Instauration’ in volume 2. In volume 3, he deals with natural science and political science, his letters, and law tracts. This edition includes a life of Bacon by Basil Montagu.

Item number: #13511

Price: $499

BACON, Francis; MONTAGU, Basil

The works of Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England : a new edition : with a life of the author

Philadelphia: Louis A Godey; New York: Post; Baltimore: Hickman, 1841.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes
  • 1 – cxvii, [3], 455, [1]
  • 2 – [3], viii, 589, [1]
  • 3 – [2], xv, 584, [2]
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Cloth
• Size: ~10.5in X 7in (cm x cm)

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