By Wendell P. Maclntyre
Abstract: Francis Bacon’s monumental work, Novum Organum, is an attempt to establish a new status for mankind. Using some of the most prominent myths—particularly those dealing with the gods Pan, Dionysius, Perseus, and Prometheus—Bacon hoped to inaugúrate a new era of success and happiness for his fellow man. In Book I . . . → Read More: Bacon’s Use of Ancient Myths in Novum Organum


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