Bacon, Sir Francis
New Atlantis
- ISBN 13:
- 9781449913854
- author:
- Bacon, Sir Francis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 58
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Political, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sir Francis Bacon's New Atlantis is a utopian novel that explores his vision for an ideal society. Published in 1627, this work describes a future land called Bensalem, where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendour, piety and public spirit" are the commonly held qualities of its inhabitants. In New Atlantis, Bacon portrays a vision of human discovery and knowledge, centered around his concept of "Salomon's House", an ideal college that combines applied and pure science. This novel offers a fascinating glimpse into Bacon's ideas about the future of human progress and the role of education in achieving it. With its unique blend of philosophical and scientific concepts, New Atlantis is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of utopian thought or the development of modern research universities.
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