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The religious foundations of Francis Bacon's thought / Stephen A. McKnight.

Author/creator McKnight, Stephen A., 1944-
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoColumbia, Mo. : University of Missouri Press,
Description193 p. ; 24 cm.
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Subject(s)
Series Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy
Contents Bacon's religion obscured : the problem of reading in the "future indicative" -- The new Atlantis -- The great instauration -- The new organon -- Themes and images in Bacon's early writings -- Conclusion: four key Baconian themes : instauration, providence, apocalypse, and vocation.
Abstract "Presents close analysis of eight of Francis Bacon's texts in order to investigate the relation of his religious views to his instauration. Attempts to correct the persistent misconception of Bacon as a secular modern who dismissed religion in order to promote the human advancement of knowledge"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 175-187) and index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2005022339
ISBN9780826216090 (alk. paper)
ISBN0826216099 (alk. paper)

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