Sir Francis Bacon by Alexander BRETT https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t That one guy in the Renessiance en-us 2017-05-15 03:59:29 UTC 2026-01-30 06:25:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Wisdom Of The Ancients Passage bre0012 https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741589 Upon deliberate consideration, my judgment is, that a concealed instruction and allegory was originally intended in many of the ancient fables. This opinion may, in some respect, be owing to the veneration I have for antiquity, but more to observing that some fables discover a great and evident similitude, relation, and connection with the thing they signify, as well in the structure of the fable as in the propriety of the names whereby the persons or actors are characterized; insomuch, that no one could positively deny a sense and meaning to be from the first intended, and purposely shadowed out in them. 

For who can hear that Fame, after the giants were destroyed, sprung up as their posthumous sister, and not apply it to the clamour of parties and the seditious rumours which commonly fly about for a time upon the quelling of insurrections? Or who can read how the giant Typhon cut out and carried away Jupiter's sinews - which Mercury afterwards stole and again restored to Jupiter - and not presently observe that this allegory denotes strong and powerful rebellions, which cut away from kings their sinews, both of money and authority; and that the way to have them restored is by lenity, affability, and prudent edicts, which soon reconcile, and as it were steal upon the affections of the subject?

 Or who, upon hearing that memorable expedition of the gods against the giants, when the braying of Silenus's ass greatly contributed in putting the giants to flight, does not clearly conceive that this directly points at the monstrous enterprises of rebellious subjects, which are frequently frustrated and disappointed by vain fears and empty rumours?]]> 2017-05-15 04:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741589 Significance bre0012 https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741724 Sir Francis Bacon was well renowned for his new methods in conducting science experiments. In his work “Idols of the mind” he proposes that there are four pillars of the mind that demonstrate natural errors. Although arguably more famous is his idea in “Instauratio”  where instead of finding ways to prove a hypothesis, you should find ways to disprove it instead. Also, Francis Bacon developed a new method in experimental sciences. He re-evaluated the way scientists had conducted their research saying they were either like spiders, people who made out of their own substance, or were like ants, people who collect and use, yet what they should aspire to be should be a bee, a middle ground who collect and make with their own powers. He set the scene for new advances for science through his philosophy and influenced people up till today.]]> 2017-05-15 04:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741724 Perspectives bre0012 https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741745 Although Bacon is described as a genius today, he had mixed views on him back when he was alive. The Philosophy Book, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2011 states that other scientists at the the time criticized him for his work because he neglected the imaginative leaps that drove advancements in scientific process. On the other end, people like Karl Popper who admits that “he owns much to Francis Bacon for the work he does”  (Philip Stokes, Philosophy 100 Essential Thinkers) What I believe can be taken from what people thought of Bacon is that his revolutionary thought was only possible because of how Bacon opposed what was common belief of his time.]]> 2017-05-15 04:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741745 Spreading The Bacon('s Ideas) bre0012 https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741749 As is briefly mentioned in the text analysis, Bacon has various books recounting his philosophy and his view on the world through the eyes of a scientist. Though these books were only acknowledged after his death. 36 years after he died his self-published books started gaining attention and after experiments were performed, his theories proved successful]]> 2017-05-15 04:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741749 Other bre0012 https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741779 His cause of death was from eating a chicken he burried in snow as part of a food preservation experiment. “By far the best proof is experience”
One of his complaints is that science's ability to enhance human existence had previously been ignored, in favour of a focus on academic and personal glory.
]]> 2017-05-15 04:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/171741779 Text Analysis bre0012 https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/172469656 In the text extract of “Wisdom Of The Ancients” he says “More to observing that some fables discover a great and evident similitude, relation, and connection with the thing they signify, as well in the structure of the fable.” This quote reveals Bacon’s belief that the people of the ancient era had a hidden meaning behind the media that they wrote and that the the purpose for the book is to share his thoughts on what was once a forgotten part of history and analysing hidden meanings.

 “, that many of these fables by no means appear to have been invented by the persons who relate and divulge them, for if I were assured they first flowed from those later times and authors” It’s this quote that shows that Bacon believes that these tales are made up and aren’t based on anything that transpired on earth. 

If you refer to the image on the right. You can see the common pattern of a chapter. Each chapter covers a different tale of the ancient world. The first two paragraphs are used to sum up the story in his own words. Followed up by his analysis in a much longer, final paragraph discussing themes. It’s this perspective on stories others might not see that makes the book interesting for others to read.
]]> 2017-05-18 01:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/172469656 Annotated Bibliography bre0012 https://padlet.com/bre0012/vph676o4yc0t/wish/172727025 - Bacon, Francis. The Works of Francis Bacon. Edited by James Spedding, Robert L. Ellis, and Douglas Heath. 14 vols. London, 1857-1874.
- Law, Stephen. The Great Philosophers. Quercus Publishing. 2007
- Stokes, Philip. Philosophy 100 Essential Thinkers. Arcturus Publishing Limited. 2006
- Francis Bacon. Biography.com Editors. The Biography.com. Viewed 22/5/17. Published 14/1/15 http://www.biography.com/people/francis-bacon-9194632
- Wolford, Kathryn. Francis Bacon and the Scientific Revolution. Viewed   8/5/17. Copyright 2017. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/monarchy-enlightenment/baroque-art1/beginners-guide-baroque1/a/francis-bacon-and-the-scientific-revolution

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