The Advancement of Learning
The Advancement of Learning, published in 1605, is Francis Bacon's first major work in English and the opening statement of his lifelong project to reform knowledge. The first book, addressed to James I, defends learning against its detractors in church, state and the learned professions themselves and praises its dignity. The second book undertakes a survey of all the knowledge then possessed, divided into history, poetry and philosophy, and marks out the gaps: the fields that are deficient and need new inquiry, from the history of nature and of trades to the study of the mind, ethics and civil business. Bacon later expanded this book into Latin as De Augmentis Scientiarum. This edition includes an introduction by Henry Morley. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Advancement of Learning
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Is The Advancement of Learning in the public domain?
Yes. The Advancement of Learning by Francis Bacon is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Advancement of Learning?
About 5 h 36 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Advancement of Learning?
The Advancement of Learning by Francis Bacon is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
