Plato’s works

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In his long career, Plato published a very large number of dialogues, all preserved, whose chronology can be restored as follows: . 1° Dialogues immediately preceding or following the death of Socrates: Protagoras, Ion, Apology of Socrates, Crito, Euthyphron, Charmides, … Read More

Life and works of Francis Bacon

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Francis Bacon (1561-1626), son of the keeper of the Great Seal, Nicolas Bacon, was destined by his father for the service of the State; elected to the House of Commons in 1584, appointed by Elizabeth as extraordinary advisor to the … Read More