英国文学Unit3 FrancisBacon.pptVIP

English Literature Unit 3 Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Francis Bacon Francis Bacon, was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist(法理学家）, and author. He served both as Attorney General （首席检察官)and Lord Chancellor（英上议院的大法官） of England. He remained extremely influential through his works, especially as philosophical advocate and practitioner of the scientific revolution. He has been called the most powerful mind of modern times.? He rang the bell that called the wits together, and announced that Europe had become of age. Francis Bacon, charged before the House of Lords w