The Cause - Rob Pirie
The LOST "Christian Civilization" of Bensalem By Francis Bacon - Harvard Classics - HC3 Ep12
Dec 19, 2023
A crew lost at sea finds a Christian utopia called Bensalem, a land that values knowledge and wisdom. Francis Bacon's 'The New Atlantis' explores the imaginative details of this civilization. The podcast discusses its publication history and the encounter with the people of Bensalem, as well as their customs, advancements, and moral aspects. It also touches on the importance of the family unit and upcoming episodes on freedom of speech.
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- The civilization of Ben Salem, as depicted by Francis Bacon in The New Atlantis, prioritizes knowledge and wisdom over material wealth.
- The people of Ben Salem uphold strong moral and religious values, emphasizing the importance of the family unit and striving for wisdom and societal betterment.
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The Arrival in Ben Salem
A crew sailing from Peru to China and Japan find themselves in the Pacific Ocean, desperate for food and water. They stumble upon a civilization called Ben Salem, where the people are knowledgeable and appear to be Christians. The crew is treated well and offered accommodations, but they are unsure and cautious.
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