The Novum Organon, or A True Guide to the Interpretation of Nature

Bacon, Francis & Lord Verulam; G. W. Kitchin (transl.). The Novum Organon, or A True Guide to the Interpretation of Nature. Oxford: At the University Press, 1955. Ex-library. 8vo. xxix,338pp. Maroon cloth. “Bacon condemns two opposite extremes, that of the Dogmatists, who extinguish inquiry by affirming that Nature is fully known; and that of the Sceptics, who practically do the same, by affirming that nothing can be known.” A new translation by the Rev. G. W. Kitchin. Front and back board crudely attached with binders tape across head of spine. Bookplate of Caleb Clothier Memorial Library on inside of front board. Heavy age wear and staining on binding. Spine missing. Sunning on title- and last page. Binding in poor, interior in very good condition. fair. Hardcover. (22506) $45