{"product_id":"the-essays-paperback-4","title":"The Essays - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrancis Bacon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Essays\u003c\/i\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled 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, \u003ci\u003eThe Essays\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleted only a year before his death, \u003ci\u003eThe Essays\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Essays\u003c\/i\u003e by Francis Bacon is a classic of English literature and philosophy reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo read this diverse series of essays on civil and moral subjects by Francis Bacon is to undertake a journey through the mind of one of history's finest thinkers. Writing on such themes as truth, family, government, wisdom, and beauty, Bacon provides brief yet exhaustive meditations on the essential nature of human existence. \u003ci\u003eThe Essays\u003c\/i\u003e is an irreplaceable text, a work of genius sure to both entertain and inspire the restless minds of the most curious of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47333230903545,"sku":"9781513267777","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Zk5uQURkYmpTcWJ3WWF5WTR4NmRyUT09_532734ec-93f8-47f2-8b28-7467d4e8b21d.webp?v=1769635281","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-essays-paperback-4","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}