

96 TEASER | What is Utopia? Part IV. Bacon's New Atlantis
Aug 28, 2024
In this captivating discussion, the spotlight is on Francis Bacon, a foundational figure of the Enlightenment known for championing knowledge production. He explores the unfinished utopian novel, The New Atlantis, revealing his fascination with nature's diversity versus Platonic ideals. The conversation dives into the tensions between experimental science and community harmony, questioning the duality of progress and tradition. Bacon's ambivalence towards European rationality sparks intriguing insights about the quest for control over nature and the complexities of human behavior.
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