Rosicrucian Parallels To Francis Bacon's Writings

By W. F. C. Wigston

Book Overview

""Rosicrucian Parallels to Francis Bacon's Writings"" is a book written by W.F.C. Wigston that explores the connections between the Rosicrucian philosophy and the writings of Francis Bacon. The book delves into the history and beliefs of the Rosicrucians, a secret society that emerged in Europe in the 17th century, and compares their teachings with the works of Bacon, a prominent philosopher and statesman of the same era. Wigston argues that there are striking similarities between the two, particularly in their emphasis on the pursuit of knowledge and the importance of the individual in society. The book also examines the influence of Rosicrucianism on other prominent figures of the time, such as John Dee and Robert Fludd. Overall, ""Rosicrucian Parallels to Francis Bacon's Writings"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of philosophy, mysticism, and politics in early modern Europe.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Francis Bacon: Poet, Prophet, Philosopher, by W. F. C. Wigston. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766130703.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425360084
• ISBN13: 9781425360085
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"