This book rehabilitates the reputation of Francis Bacon as one of the seminal founders of modernity, especially of modern political and economic science. Robert K. Faulkner argues that Baconian concepts have come to underlie a number of the progressive philosophies of the modern world. The book is clearly written and makes available a wide range of issues concerning the style of Bacon's writings and his politics. Highly recommended to both general and academic libraries at all levels.

". . . affords us a searching and far-reaching investigation of the origins of modernity. Faulkner's accound of Bacon's project, both in its political and in its scientific dimensions, should lead to a reconsideration of the many seminal writings he treats." - Review of Metaphysics

"Postmodern disillusionment with the progress of modernity . . . should lead to rethinking of the disillusionment at the root of modernity. Faulkner intends his book to contribute to such rethinking, and it is an excellent contribution." - American Political Science Review

"The book is clearly written and makes available a wide range of issues concerning the style of Bacon's writings and his politics. Highly recommended to both general and academic libraries at all levels." - CHOICE