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New Atlantis
Book • 1627
Written around 1623 and published posthumously in 1627, 'New Atlantis' is a philosophical and utopian work by Francis Bacon.
The story follows a group of sailors who discover the mysterious island of Bensalem, where they encounter a society governed by a democratically elected parliament and guided by the principles of Salomon’s House, an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the study of nature.
The novel emphasizes the integration of science and ethics in governance and highlights Bacon’s vision of a society where knowledge and reason are central to human progress and happiness.
The story follows a group of sailors who discover the mysterious island of Bensalem, where they encounter a society governed by a democratically elected parliament and guided by the principles of Salomon’s House, an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the study of nature.
The novel emphasizes the integration of science and ethics in governance and highlights Bacon’s vision of a society where knowledge and reason are central to human progress and happiness.
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Mentioned by Patrick Deneen as the author of "The New Atlantis", discussing its utopian vision.
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Why Liberalism Failed w/ Patrick Deneen
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Dominic Sandbrook and 
Tom Holland as a novel that portrays an island society of scientists.
Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland as a novel that portrays an island society of scientists.
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315: Atlantis: Legacy of the Lost Empire (Part 2)
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Melvyn Bragg as a work where Francis Bacon invents a world where his scientific ideas are implemented.
Melvyn Bragg as a work where Francis Bacon invents a world where his scientific ideas are implemented.
Baconian Science
Mentioned as a utopian novel exploring ideas of a politically and scientifically advanced society.
CLASSIC: The Story of Atlantis
Mentioned by the speaker as philosophical utopias.
Ernst Bloch zum 140. Geburtstag: Hoffnung, trotz allem
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Andrew Rose while discussing the influence of Francis Bacon's book on the founding of the Royal Society.
Andrew Rose while discussing the influence of Francis Bacon's book on the founding of the Royal Society.
Ep. 169: Fractal University, Scenius, and the future of higher ed. | Andrew Rose
Mentioned by Tim Hogan as a book written by Sir Francis Bacon based on the idea of redeveloping Atlantean technologies.
#173 Tim Hogan - The Knights Templar, New Atlantis & Humanity’s Hidden Path to Enlightenment
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Alan Watt regarding Francis Bacon camouflaging Kabbalah, making it more palatable, intriguing, and acceptable.
Alan Watt regarding Francis Bacon camouflaging Kabbalah, making it more palatable, intriguing, and acceptable.
May 4, 2025 "Cutting Through the Matrix" with Alan Watt --- Redux (Educational Talk From the Past): "The System is Babylon, Still in Control, Disguised by Time, Hell-on-Earth the Goal"
Mentioned by Maia as the author of scandalous political writings and plays.
89: Rumor Has It pt.2: Dearest Reader
Mentioned by Rachel Fulton Brown in a discussion about the Dragon Common Room's project and its relation to Francis Bacon's work.
The Medieval Mind: Insights with Rachel Fulton Brown
