Francis Bacon, Building on a Foundation of Truth, and Authorship Studies

9/23/23 (My comment on my Facebook author page, 9/21/23) Objective truth does not depend on popular opinion or a consensus of experts. It has an independent existence. Francis Bacon taught the world a better, scientific way to tell fact from fallacy or fiction. The foundation upon which we build must …

Review of Danny Heitman, “Francis Bacon, Montaigne’s Rival,” Humanities, Spring 2022, vol 43, no 2

Posted August 22, 2023. Danny Heitman’s article, “Francis Bacon, Montaigne’s Rival,” found at https://www.neh.gov/article/francis-bacon-montaignes-rival, disappointingly, uncritically repeats the usual biographical narrative on Bacon, emphasizing its negative aspects. For example, it repeats what is generally said, that Bacon did not believe the Copernican theory was correct. I do not believe one …

Why Did Elizabeth Winkler Not Interview Any Baconians?

by Christina G. Waldman July 5, 2023. Something must be said about Elizabeth Winkler’s new book, Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies in which she sets out–one would assume–to accurately and fairly present the current status of the Shakespeare authorship controversy. This would be a worthy goal. However, although …

Ruth Bader Ginsberg: A “Justice For All”

by Christina Waldman September 21, 2020 She was Jewish, but she was not just “for” the Jews. She was a woman, but she was not just “for” women or feminists. She was, like the visionary real Shakespeare who created the inimitable Portia, concerned with the rights and betterment of all. …

Books to Beg, Borrow–but not Steal! Favorite Classic Children’s Books

By Christie Waldman August 11, 2020, updated April 8, 2024. There are so many wonderful children’s books! These are my personal favorites. I just listed a few books at most by any one author. Many of these books hold special memories for me. Feel free to add your own favorites …

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