Previously Unpublished Works, Fascicle 5 (1909) - Page 11

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Discourse IV	liv
Discourse V	lvii
Discourse VI	lvii
Discourse VII	lvii
Discourse VIII	lvii
Discourse IX	lviii
Discourse X	lxi
The Translation from the Arabic Text	lxiv
The Anglo-Norman Version	lxv

A BRIEF TREATISE . . . FOR EXPLAINING— Latin: "Tractatus Brevis . . . ad Declarandum." This section is Bacon's own introduction to his edition of the text.


On the cause of this work	2
On true mathematicians In the medieval context, "mathematici" often referred to astronomers and astrologers.	3
On the sayings and deeds of false mathematicians and demons	6
On the sayings and deeds of true mathematicians	8
On the true sciences similar in name to the four aforementioned ones	9
On certain astronomical matters	12
On the properties of planets and signs Specifically the signs of the zodiac.	17

(The chapter headings are indexed on pp. 28-35)


On the properties of stones	173


List of Discourses	179
I. On the Kinds of Kings	180
II. On the Quality of the King and the Nature and Conduct Proper to him	184
The Superior Degree of Counsel	195
The Spring Season	199
The Summer Season	200
The Autumn Season	201
The Winter Season	201
The Parts of the Body	202
Diet	204
Waters	205
Wine	206
The Bath	209
Physiognomy The study of determining character and temperament from physical features.	219
III. On the Form of Justice	224
IV. On Ministers	227
V. On the Writers of Royal Warrants	242
VI. On Ambassadors	243
VII. On Superintendents	244
VIII. On Officers and Soldiers	245