Francis Bacon Quotes
God has placed no limits to the exercise of the intellect he has given us, on this side of the grave.
Spinoza was one of the most feared intellectuals in human history—feared that is by the established power structures. He is the only known person who was excommunicated by the Catholics, the Jews and the Muslims—all were forbidden to read his works. He was the enemy of authority and advocated personal reason as the guide for men.
Spinoza was one of the most feared intellectuals in human history—feared that is by the established power structures. He is the only known person who was excommunicated by the Catholics, the Jews and the Muslims—all were forbidden to read his works. He was the enemy of authority and advocated personal reason as the guide for men.
Scott was not known for his intellect.
The idea that the government should plan ahead for sufficient agricultural and industrial production was strongly opposed by some who saw it as “communism” and others who saw it as against the will of God—ultra fundamentalist Protestants and Jews do not believe that government should perform this role but should leave it to God. The Dust Bowl droughts were attributed to God’s anger then just as major hurricanes were attributed in the 21st century to God’s displeasure about Gay Marriage. There are many examples in all times and societies.
Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, Kt PC QC, also known as Lord Verulam, was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England. His works are seen as developing the scientific method and remained influential through the scientific revolution.
