Bacon's Essays, and Wisdom of the Ancients

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"Bacon's Essays, and Wisdom of the Ancients" is a collection of short, reflective essays authored by Francis Bacon in the early 17th century. The volume encompasses a range of moral, civil, and philosophical themes, including topics such as truth, death, religion, revenge, adversity, and human relationships. Bacon's essays are written in a concise, aphoristic style and draw upon empirical observation and practical experience, reflecting his emphasis on reason and pragmatic inquiry. The work also incorporates interpretations of classical wisdom, providing a contextual backdrop to Bacon's reflections on human nature and societal conduct.

Published during the early 1600s, this collection is significant within the context of British literature for its influence on moral philosophy and the development of essay writing as a literary form. The volume begins with introductory material outlining Bacon's life and work, emphasizing the importance of these essays in the evolution of Western thought and moral discourse. The text remains notable for its thought-provoking insights grounded in the period's intellectual currents.

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for this reason may resemble more nearly what the philosopher himself would have used, had he composed the work in his own tongue instead of Latin. CONTENTS. PAGE Preface by B. Montagu, Esq. xi Introductory Notice of the Life and Writings of Bacon, by A. Spiers, Ph. D. 1 ESSAYS; OR, COUNSELS CIVIL AND MORAL. NO. 1. Of Truth 1625; 57 2. Of Death 1612; enlarged 1625 62 3. Of Unity in Religion; Of Religion 1612; rewritten 1625 65 4. Of Revenge 1625; 73 5. Of Adversity 1625; 75 6. Of Simulation and Dissimulation 1625; 78 7. Of Parents and Children 1612; enlarged 1625 82 8. Of Marriage and Single Life 1612; slightly enlarged 1625 84 9. Of Envy 1625; 87 10. Of Love 1612; rewritten 1625 95 11. Of Great Place 1612; slightly enlarged 1625 98 12. Of Boldness 1625; 103 13. Of Goodness, and Goodness of Nature 1612; enlarged 1625 105 14. Of Nobility 1612; rewritten 1625 110 15. Of Seditions and Troubles 1625 113 16. Of Atheism 1612; slightly enlarged 1625 124 17. Of Superstition 1612; ” ” 1625 130 18. Of Travel 1625; 132 19. Of Empire 1612; much enlarged 1625 135 20. Of Counsels 1612; enlarged 1625 143 21. Of Delays 1625; 151 22. Of Cunning 1612; rewritten 1625 153 23. Of Wisdom for a Man’s Self 1612; enlarged 1625 159 24. Of Innovations 1625; 161 25. Of Dispatch 1612; 163 26. Of Seeming Wise 1612; 166 27. Of Friendship 1612; rewritten 1625 168 28. Of Expense 1597; enlarged 1612; and again 1625 179 29. Of the true Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates 1612; enlarged 1625 181 30. Of Regimen of Health 1597; enlarged 1612; again 1625 195 31. Of Suspicion 1625; 197 32. Of Discourse 1597; slightly enlarged 1612; again 1625 199 33. Of Plantations 1625; 202 34. Of Riches 1612; much enlarged 1625 207 35. Of Prophecies 1625; 212 36. Of Ambition 1612; enlarged 1625 217 37. Of Masques and Triumphs 1625; 218 38. Of Nature in Men 1612; enlarged 1625 223 39. Of Custom and Education 1612; ” ” 225 40. Of Fortune 1612; slightly enlarged 1625 228 41. Of Usury 1625; 231 42. Of Youth and Age 1612; slightly enlarged 1625 237 43. Of Beauty 1612; ” ” 1625 240 44. Of Deformity 1612; somewhat altered 1625 241 45. Of Building 1625; 243 46. Of Gardens 1625; 249 47. Of Negotiating…

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