There is a startling similarity between Bacon's prescription for mastering nature-"Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed”-and Loyola's formula for manipulating men-"Follow the other man's course to your own goal.”. (William D. Tammeus)

There is a startling similarity between Bacon's prescription for mastering nature-"Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed”-and Loyola's formula for manipulating men-"Follow the other man's course to your own goal.”.

William D. Tammeus

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