The New Atlantis

By Francis Bacon

The New Atlantis - Francis Bacon
  • Release Date: 2010-01-01
  • Genre: Philosophy

Description

In 1623 Sir Francis Bacon expressed his aspirations and ideals in The New Atlantis. Released in 1627, this utopian novel was his creation of an ideal land where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit" were the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of Bensalem. In this work, he portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge. The plan and organization of his ideal college, "Solomon's House", envisioned the modern research university in both applied and pure science.

— Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.