McKnight, Stephen A., 1944-

The religious foundations of Francis Bacon's thought [electronic resource] / Stephen A. McKnight. - Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri Press, c2006. - 193 p. : ill. - Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy . - Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy. .

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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2009.
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Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626
Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 --Religion.


Philosophy.


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