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Francis Bacon
English philosopher and statesman, a pioneer of the scientific method.
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Also known as Bacon
First appearance: self reliance
Francis Bacon shows up with force in Spiritual Laws. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cited as one who could perceive Plato's secret doctrine, demonstrating the law that no deep meaning can be concealed from a prepared, kindred mind.
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In Spiritual Laws: Cited as one who could perceive Plato's secret doctrine, demonstrating the law that no deep meaning can be concealed from a prepared, kindred mind. Later, in Nature: Mentioned implicitly among…
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