Nova Atlantis
Early works to 1800EducationNatural historyPhilosophyPhilosophy of nature
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**New Atlantis** is an incomplete utopian novel by Sir Francis Bacon, published posthumously in 1626. It appeared unheralded and tucked into the back of a longer work of natural history, *Sylva sylvarum* (forest of materials). In *New Atlantis*, Bacon portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge, expressing his aspirations and ideals for humankind. The novel depicts the creation of a utopian land where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendour, piety and public spirit" are the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of the mythical Bensalem. The plan and organisation of his ideal college, Salomon's House (or Solomon's House), envisioned the modern research university in both applied and pure sciences. (Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Atlantis))
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Early works to 1800EducationNatural historyPhilosophyPhilosophy of naturePolitical science
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Francis Bacon
22 January 1561 – 9 April 1626
An English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist and author known as the father of Empiricism.
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