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History of Life and Death

Francis Bacon

The History Of Life And Death is a book written by the renowned philosopher and scientist Francis Bacon. This book is a philosophical and scientific exploration of the nature of life and death, and the relationship between the two. Bacon examines various theories and beliefs about the origins and meaning of life, as well as the different ways in which people have understood and approached death throughout history.The book is divided into two parts, the first of which focuses on the history of life. Bacon explores the different theories and beliefs about the origins of life, including the creation story of Genesis, and the more scientific theories of the time. He also examines the nature of life itself, and the different ways in which people have tried to understand and define it.The second part of the book is concerned with the history of death. Bacon explores the different ways in which people have approached death throughout history, from the ancient Egyptians' belief in an afterlife, to the Christian concept of heaven and hell, and the more scientific approaches to death that emerged during the Renaissance.Throughout the book, Bacon draws on his extensive knowledge of science, philosophy, and history to provide a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the nature of life and death. The History Of Life And Death is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of ideas, philosophy, or science.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Art of Living Long, by Francis Bacon. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766102084.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.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: Sep 10th, 2010
  • Pages: 30
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.52in - 9.25in - 0.06in - 0.15lb
  • EAN: 9781162860602
  • Categories: General