Bacon
Unveiling the Literary Legacy of a Renaissance IconBy R. W. Church
Length6h 27m
About this audiobook
In "Bacon," R. W. Church delves into the multifaceted life and legacy of Sir Francis Bacon, intertwining a rich tapestry of historical narrative with interpretative analysis. Church employs a engaging literary style that marries historical rigor with philosophical inquiry, offering a fresh perspective on Bacon'Äôs contributions to the evolution of modern science, philosophy, and literature. By situating Bacon within his socio-political context, Church elucidates how Bacon's ideas on empiricism and the scientific method were transformative during the Renaissance, echoing through contemporary scientific discourse. R. W. Church, a distinguished scholar with a keen interest in the intersection of philosophy and natural science, brings to this work a wealth of knowledge. His previous research on Enlightenment thought and the scientific revolution informs his portrait of Bacon, highlighting not only the philosopher'Äôs intellectual pursuits but also his intricate political life as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. This duality in Bacon's narrative serves as a microcosm of the tensions between science and governance in his time. This meticulously researched book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intellectual foundations of the modern world. Church's insightful analysis makes Bacon not just a historical figure but a vibrant force whose ideas continue to shape contemporary debates. "Bacon" invites readers to engage with the complexities of his thought, making it a valuable addition to the libraries of scholars and curious minds alike.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.4 (32)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing
GenreLiterary Classics
Length6 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2PREFACE.
3CHAPTER I.: EARLY LIFE.
4CHAPTER II.: BACON AND ELIZABETH.
5CHAPTER III.: BACON AND JAMES I.
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER IV.: BACON SOLICITOR-GENERAL.
7CHAPTER V.: BACON ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND CHANCELLOR.
8CHAPTER VI.: BACON'S FALL.
9CHAPTER VII.: BACON'S LAST YEARS. [1621-1626.]
10CHAPTER VIII.: BACON'S PHILOSOPHY.
11CHAPTER IX.
12BACON AS A WRITER.
13THE END
14FOOTNOTES:
More from R. W. Church
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee12h 18m4.5 (7.4M)$29 · $0.00
These Precious DaysAnn Patchett11h 14m4.5 (45.2K)$29 · $0.00
This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald11h 30m4.6 (1.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m4.6 (9.3K)$18 · $0.00
TWELFTH NIGHTWilliam Shakespeare, Sidney Lee16h 38m4.6 (2.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Complete Histories / History Plays of William Shakespeare (Annotated)William Shakespeare29h 42m4.6 (2.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m4.7 (359)$29 · $0.00
The Old Man and the Sea (Annotated)Ernest Hemingway4h 27m4.6 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 50m4.6 (1.3K)$1.99 · $0.00
H. P. LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection: Novellas, Short Stories, Poetry & Essays (Annotated)H. P. Lovecraft12h 28m4.6 (2.3K)$2 · $0.00
Time RegainedMarcel Proust16h 8m4.5 (10.6K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Mis-Education of the NegroCarter Goodwin Woodson4h 32m4.5 (28.4K)$10 · $0.00
Lessons in TruthH. Emilie3h 50m4.6 (1.4K)$4.70 · $0.00
TORAH - Bilingual Edition: English/Hebrew (Annotated)Max Margolis, JPS28h 26m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
Betty Crocker picture cooky bookBetty Crocker, Inc. General Mills2h 13m4.5 (6.5K)$1 · $0.00
The Complete Tales of Beatrix PotterBeatrix Potter3h 36m4.5 (75K)$3 · $0.00
Anne of Green GablesL. M. Montgomery11h 1m4.5 (1.2M)$2.30 · $0.00
Crime and Punishment (The Unabridged Garnett Translation) (Annotated)Fyodor Dostoevsky24h 25m4.5 (15.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
The North American IndianEdward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h4.5 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version (Annotated)Oscar Wilde16h 12m4.5 (2.8K)$1.99 · $0.00
You may also like
The Prime of Miss Jean BrodieMuriel Spark4h4.0 (141.5K)$12
The Complete Works: Short Stories, Novels, Plays, Poetry, Memoirs and moreGuy de Maupassant230h 39m4.4 (585)$2 · $0.00
Bel-Ami & Other StoriesGuy de Maupassant50h 16m4.0 (2.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
The AmateurKlein, Edward6h 44m3.9 (8.8K)Free
Old GoriotHonoré de Balzac10h 24m4.0 (64.7K)$20
Father Goriot (World's Classics Series)Honoré de Balzac12h 42m4.0 (83.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
Play Their Hearts OutGeorge Dohrmann15h 7m4.3 (5.1K)$25
Lady SusanJane Austen2h 33m3.8 (65K)$15
The Desire TrilogyTheodore Dreiser57h 55m4.4 (339)$2.99 · $0.00
Lost Illusions (Annotated)Honoré de Balzac28h 57m4.3 (28.8K)$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Fyodor DostoyevskyFyodor Dostoyevsky241h 15m4.5 (882)$1 · $0.00
His Excellency [Son Exc. Eugène Rougon]Émile Zola13h 23m3.9 (3K)$1 · $0.00
The Red And The Black - A Chronicle Of The 19Th CenturyStendhal Stendhal20h 50m4.0 (104.2K)$3.50 · $0.00
Lady SusanJane Austen2h 27m3.9 (73.7K)$2.30 · $0.00
Lost Illusions (Complete Edition)Honoré de Balzac28h 26m4.3 (16.5K)$1.99 · $0.00
The PossessedFyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky28h 26m4.3 (192.9K)$1.20 · $0.00
Collected Novels of Guy de Maupassant (Bel-Ami + A Life + Pierre and Jean + Strong as Death + Mont Oriol + Notre Coeur)Guy de Maupassant51h 34m$1 · $0.00
Shakespeare in the TheatreWilliam Poel5h 14m$1 · $0.00
Vivian GreyEarl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli20h 48m3.1 (65)$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Guy De Maupassant (A Bilingual Edition)Guy de Maupassant230h 39m$1 · $0.00