The Vital Spirits Of Nature And Their Effect Upon The Philosophy Of Francis Bacon

By Mrs. Henry Pott

Book Overview

""The Vital Spirits of Nature and Their Effect Upon the Philosophy of Francis Bacon"" by Mrs. Henry Pott is a scholarly work that explores the role of vital spirits in the natural philosophy of Francis Bacon. The book delves into Bacon's belief that the natural world was imbued with vital spirits that animated and regulated its various parts. Mrs. Pott examines the historical and philosophical context of Bacon's ideas, tracing their roots in ancient and medieval thought, and explores how these ideas influenced Bacon's own philosophy. The book also discusses the reception of Bacon's ideas in the scientific community of his time and their continued relevance to contemporary philosophical debates. Overall, ""The Vital Spirits of Nature and Their Effect Upon the Philosophy of Francis Bacon"" offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of an important aspect of Bacon's thought and its broader implications for the history of science and philosophy.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Francis Bacon and His Secret Society, by Mrs. Henry Pott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591115.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: 1162863935
• ISBN13: 9781162863931
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"