The Opus Majus of Roger Bacon V2

The Opus Majus of Roger Bacon V2 is a book written by Robert Belle Burke that focuses on the works of Roger Bacon, a 13th-century English philosopher and Franciscan friar. This book is the second volume of a two-part series and provides a complete English translation of Bacon's most famous work, Opus Majus, which is a comprehensive treatise on natural philosophy, theology, and language.In this book, Burke offers an in-depth analysis of Bacon's ideas and arguments, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his philosophical and scientific contributions. The Opus Majus of Roger Bacon V2 covers a wide range of topics, including optics, alchemy, mathematics, and astronomy, and explores Bacon's theories on the nature of knowledge, language, and perception.Burke's translation of Opus Majus is accompanied by detailed notes and commentary, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Bacon's ideas and their historical context. The book also includes a comprehensive introduction that provides an overview of Bacon's life and works, as well as his influence on later philosophers and scientists.Overall, The Opus Majus of Roger Bacon V2 is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and science, and offers a fascinating insight into the ideas of one of the most important thinkers of the Middle Ages.1928. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766126048. Volume 2 of 2. (This description is for both volumes.) Contains much of Bacon's principle writings in mathematics, optics, experimental science, and philosophy. Bacon is regarded as the first modern scientist. This is one of his major works with 8 plates and 72 illustrations.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.