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The religious foundations of Francis Bacon's thought [electronic resource] / Stephen A. McKnight.

By: McKnight, Stephen A, 1944-.
Series: Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy: Publisher: Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri Press, c2006Description: 193 p. : ill.Subject(s): Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 | Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 -- Religion | PhilosophyGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 192 Online resources: An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view Summary: "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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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.

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Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2009. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.