The New Atlantis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417910922)

The New Atlantis is a philosophical and utopian novel written by Francis Bacon in the early 17th century. The story is set on an island called Bensalem, which is a utopian society that has achieved an ideal balance between science, religion, and politics. The island is governed by a group of wise men called the House of Salomon, who are dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the betterment of society.The novel is presented as a travelogue, with the narrator describing his journey to Bensalem and his encounters with the people and customs of the island. He learns about the advanced scientific and technological innovations of the Bensalemites, including their use of electricity and their mastery of medicine and agriculture.The New Atlantis also explores the relationship between science and religion, with the Bensalemites practicing a form of Christianity that is in harmony with their scientific pursuits. The novel presents a vision of a society that is free from the conflicts and divisions that plague the world, and that is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the common good.Overall, The New Atlantis is a thought-provoking work that offers a vision of a utopian society that is both compelling and challenging. It is a classic of early modern literature and a landmark in the history of utopian thought.This is Francis Bacon's most mysterious and prophetical works. It is maintained that the New Atlantis was the blueprint for the founding of America. References to the philosophy of the Rosicrucians and Freemasons are abundant. From the preface: ""This fable my lord devised, to the end that he might exhibit therein a model or description of a college, instituted for the interpreting of nature, and the producing of great and marvelous works for the benefit of man, under the name of Solomon's House, or the College of the Six Days' Works.������� This book must be read by anyone interested in the spiritual history of the founding of the Unites States of America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis Bacon
ISBN-10: 1417910925
ISBN-13: 9781417910922
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/06/2004
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.12w x 0.19d