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In this collection of essays originally published in 1625, Bacon delves in to a variety of topics, using inductive reasoning to find truth based on observations of the world. The application of inductive reason to scientific and philosophical pursuits was a breakthrough in the history of human knowledge. Students of history and philosophy, as well as those intrigued by the world's great minds, can find in these essays Sir Francis Bacon's commentary on such topics as: . Death . Religion . Beauty . Friendship . Anger . The Nature of Men SIR FRANCIS BACON (1561-1626) was a British scientist and philosopher who is best remembered for inventing the scientific method of hypothesis and experimentation that is used today. Many of his writings discussed how to use this method for philosophical inquiry. As a man of religion, Bacon was careful to distinguish between reason-based philosophy and faith-based revelation, considering both essential to human thought.

No man ever rose very high who did not possess strong reserves of emotional energy. Napoleon said, "I would rather have the ardor of my soldiers, and they half-trained, than have the best fighting machines in Europe without this element."Emotional energy of the right kind makes one fearless and undaunted in the face of any discouragement. It is never at rest. It feeds on its own achievements.-from "Emotional Energy in Business"First published in 1914, this early self-help book is part of a series of inspirational works designed to boost personal and professional effectiveness through the use of the then-new discipline of psychology. Career advisor Warren Hilton offers advice on how to employ the science of mind power to:. develop ideas for business. harness the creative power of thought. use psychology to select employees. and more.While the science of psychology has advanced in the century since this work appeared, much of its advice is still applicable today. And it remains an engaging peek back at the American business culture that was emerging in the beginning of the 20th century.American lawyer and writer WARREN HILTON founded the Society of Applied Psychology in 1914.