Roger Bacon's Selected Occult Writings - Paperback

by Roger Bacon (Author)

Roger Bacon's Selected Occult Writings is a collection of the most important and influential works by the medieval English philosopher and scientist, Roger Bacon. The book includes a selection of Bacon's writings on various occult topics, including alchemy, astrology, and magic. Bacon was a prominent figure in the late Middle Ages and is considered one of the most important thinkers of his time. He was a Franciscan friar who studied at Oxford and Paris and made significant contributions to the fields of natural philosophy, mathematics, and optics. The book includes some of Bacon's most famous works, such as his Opus Majus, which is considered one of the most important scientific works of the Middle Ages. It also includes his Opus Tertium, which is a summary of his major ideas and theories, and his Opus Minus, which is a shorter version of the Opus Majus. In addition to these works, the book includes a selection of Bacon's writings on alchemy, which was a popular pursuit among medieval philosophers and scientists. Bacon believed that alchemy could be used to transmute base metals into gold and to create the philosopher's stone, which was believed to have magical properties. The book also includes Bacon's writings on astrology, which was another popular pursuit among medieval thinkers. Bacon believed that the movements of the stars and planets could influence human affairs and that astrology could be used to predict future events. Overall, Roger Bacon's Selected Occult Writings is a comprehensive collection of Bacon's most important and influential works on occult topics. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of medieval philosophers and scientists and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy.The Mirror of Alchemy Composed by the Famous Friar Roger Bacon Sometime Fellow of Martin College and Brasen-nase College in Oxenforde; Roger Bacon's Letter; and Root of the World and the Magical Letter.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.