Opus Majus of Roger Bacon

Explore the profound insights of the 13th century with the Opus Majus of Roger Bacon, published by John Henry Bridges in 2010. This remarkable two-volume edition, originally printed in 1897, stands as the first complete printed version of Bacon's groundbreaking encyclopedia of science. Spanning an impressive 784 pages, this work presents Bacon's text in its original Latin, allowing readers to engage directly with his words. Alongside the Latin text, Bridges enriches the experience with extensive supplementary materials in English, including a comprehensive introduction, an analytical table, detailed footnotes, and in-depth analyses of each chapter. Dive into the intellectual legacy of Roger Bacon and discover the foundations of scientific thought that continue to influence modern philosophy and science.