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

Author/creator McKnight, Stephen A., 1944-
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoColumbia, Mo. : University of Missouri Press, ©2006.
Description193 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content Table of contents
Subject(s)
Series Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy
Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy. ^A489433
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, vocation, and charity.
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.
LCCN 2005022339
ISBN0826216099 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780826216090

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