Francis Bacon and the Transformation of Early-Modern Philosophy

This book, first published in 2001, provides a truly general account of Francis Bacon as a philosopher.

List of contents

1. The nature of Bacon's project; 2. Humanist models for scientia; 3. The legitimation of natural philosophy; 4. The shaping of the natural philosopher; 5. Method as a way of pursuing natural philosophy; 6. Dominion over nature; 7. Conclusion.

About the author

Stephen Gaukroger is an internationally known and respected preacher and teacher, now senior pastor at Gold Hill, one of the largest mainstream churches in the UK.

Summary

This ambitious and important book, first published in 2001, provides a truly general account of Francis Bacon as a philosopher. It will be recognized as a major contribution to Baconian scholarship of special interest to historians of early-modern philosophy, science, and ideas.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Gaukroger, Stephen (University of Sydney) Gaukroger
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.07.2014
• EAN: 9780521805360
• ISBN: 978-0-521-80536-0
• No. of pages: 262
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 430 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy