Francis Bacon

by David C. Innes

Francis Bacon (1561–1626) We live in Francis Bacon’s world. Before him, populations had been subject to plague and famine on a scale difficult to imagine today. In arguing that nature could be understood and put to human service, Bacon changed the course of history, saving countless lives. In his quest to conquer nature, Bacon became the father of modern science but, as such, he introduced the scientism that has shaped the world since. In this engaging critical work, Innes provides a compelling Reformed analysis of a complex man’s complex legacy—and in so doing, shows us how to engage thoughtfully with scientific philosophies and technologies that surround us today.

Genres: Philosophy

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 2, 2019

Reviews

[Mark-Peter Amoureus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Completely caught off-guard by how much I enjoyed the book. The information given on Bacon was clear, his positions were described accurately and the ways Christians can react, readjust and run with his views are clearly given as well.

Unaware of the gigantic impact that Bacon made on our society? This easy, quick read quickly changes that!

[Erik Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was surprised and delighted with how much I enjoyed this book. Super thought provoking, incredibly insightful and relevant for today. We indeed live in Bacon’s world. This is a great companion to Ellul or Lewis’s Abolition of Man.