Wisdom of the Ancients is a book by the English philosopher, scientist, and statesman Francis Bacon. The book is a collection of myths and fables from ancient cultures, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Persians. Bacon uses these stories to explore the themes of human nature, morality, and the pursuit of knowledge. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the myths themselves, while the second part provides Bacon's interpretation and analysis of the stories. Throughout the book, Bacon ...
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Wisdom of the Ancients is a book by the English philosopher, scientist, and statesman Francis Bacon. The book is a collection of myths and fables from ancient cultures, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Persians. Bacon uses these stories to explore the themes of human nature, morality, and the pursuit of knowledge. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the myths themselves, while the second part provides Bacon's interpretation and analysis of the stories. Throughout the book, Bacon emphasizes the importance of reason and critical thinking, and he encourages readers to use these tools to understand the world around them. Overall, Wisdom of the Ancients is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the human condition, as seen through the lens of ancient mythology.Cassandra, or Divination; Typhon, or a Rebel; The Cyclops, or the Ministers of Terror, Narcissus, or Self-love; Styx, or Leagues; Pan, or Nature; Perseus, or War; Endymion, or a Favorite; The Sister of the Giants, or Fame; Actaeon and Pentheus, or a Curious Man; Orpheus, or Philosophy; Coelum, or Beginnings; Proteus, or Matter; Memnon, or a Youth too Forward; Tithonus, or Satiety; Juno's Suitor, or Baseness; Cupid, or an Atom; Diomedes, or Zeal; D dalus, or Mechanic; Ericthonius, or Imposture; Deucalion, or Restitution; Nemesis, or the Vicissitude of Things; Achelous, or Battle; Dionysus, or Passions; Atalanta, or Gain; Prometheus, or the State of Man; Scylia and Icarus, or the Middle Way; Sphynx, or Science; Proserpina, or Spirit; Metis, or Counsel; The Sirens, or Pleasures.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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