The Advancement of Learning, Book I. Edited with Introduction and Notes by Albert S. Cook

The Advancement of Learning, Book I. Edited with Introduction and Notes by Albert S. Cook Francis Bacon is a cornerstone of modern scholarship. This work is the first comprehensive volume in the works of Francis Bacon, who is widely considered one of the most important philosophers in human history. His ideas dealt with the application of science to society and helped establish the scientific method which would be refined and adopted by others. An important work that displays many unique qualities explores Bacon's ideas on how best to promote scientific progress while maintaining individual liberty and justice.