Francis Bacon

An outstanding and authoritative biography of one of Britain's greatest masters.

Editors: Giglioni, G., Lancaster, J.A.T., Corneanu, S., Jalobeanu, D. (Eds.)
​Provides a comprehensive study of Francis Bacon’s philosophy, with special emphasis on the medical, ethical and political aspects of his thought
Presents an original interpretation focused on a material consideration of nature and human life, with Bacon’s notion of appetite being a unifying theme
Examines relationships between natural magic, prudence and political realism in Bacon’s philosophy

Francis Bacon (1561-1626), commonly regarded as one of the founders of the Scientific Revolution, exerted a powerful influence on the intellectual development of the modern world. He also led a remarkably varied and dramatic life as a philosopher, writer, lawyer, courtier, and statesman. Although there has been much recent scholarship on individual aspects of Bacon's career, Perez Zagorin's is the first work in many years to present a comprehensive account of the entire sweep of his thought and its enduring influence. Combining keen scholarly and psychological insights, Zagorin reveals Bacon as a man of genius, deep paradoxes, and pronounced flaws.