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Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral

Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral

Bacon, Francis

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ISBN10: 1564592286
ISBN13: 9781564592286
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 1 1992
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.41 Width: 8.20 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral is a collection of essays written by the renowned philosopher and statesman, Francis Bacon. This book is a compilation of fifty-eight essays, divided into two sections: Civil and Moral. The Civil essays focus on topics related to politics, government, and public life, while the Moral essays explore topics related to human nature, ethics, and personal conduct. In this book, Bacon offers his insights and wisdom on a wide range of subjects, including education, friendship, marriage, religion, and the nature of truth. His writing is characterized by its clarity, concision, and practicality, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and interests. Bacon's essays are known for their timeless relevance and continue to be studied and admired today. They offer valuable insights into the human condition and provide practical advice for navigating the challenges of life. Whether you are a student of philosophy, a lover of literature, or simply someone looking for guidance on how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral is a must-read.Contents: Of Truth; Death; Unity in Religion; Revenge; Adversity; Simulation and Dissimulation; Parents and Children; Marriage and Single Life; Envy; Love; Great Place; Boldness; Goodness, and Goodness of Nature; Nobility; Seditions and Troubles; Atheism; Superstition; Travel; Empire; Counsel; Delays; Cunning; Wisdom for a Man's Self; Innovations; Dispatch; Seeming Wise; Friendship; Expense; The True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates; Regimen of Health; Suspicion; Discourse; Plantations; Riches; Prophecies; Ambition; Masques and Triumphs; Nature in Men; Custom and Education; Fortune; Usury; Youth and Age; Beauty; Deformity; Building; Gardens; Negotiating; Followers and Friends; Suitors; Studies; Faction; Ceremonies and Respects; Praise; Vain Glory; Honor and Reputation; Judicature; Anger; Vicissitude of Things; A Fragment of an Essay of Fame; On Death.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.

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