Publisher's Synopsis
Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral is a collection of essays written by the renowned philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. The book is divided into two parts, the first being a collection of essays on various topics such as truth, death, love, envy, and friendship. The second part of the book consists of Bacon's reflections on civil and moral life, including advice on how to behave in society, how to govern oneself, and how to lead a virtuous life.Bacon's essays are known for their concise and clear prose, making them accessible to readers of all levels. His ideas on human nature, politics, and ethics have had a profound impact on Western thought and have influenced many subsequent writers and thinkers.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or politics, and provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the early modern period.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.
