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The New Thinkery
Laurence Berns on Francis Bacon with Martin Yaffe and Nathan Dinneen
Apr 10, 2024
Join in on a lively discussion with Martin Yaffe and Nathan Dinneen about Francis Bacon's political philosophy and foreign policy. Dive into Bacon's unique blend of realism and humanitarianism, his ambition for universal philosophy, and the complexities of his works. Explore Bacon's views on knowledge, science, and his vision for scientific progress with ethical implications.
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- Bacon envisioned a human empire through science, emphasizing conquest of nature.
- The interplay of scientific advancement with Machiavellian politics raises ethical concerns.
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The podcast hosts a discussion on 'The Political Philosophy of Francis Bacon with Special Attention to the Principles of Foreign Policy' by Lawrence Burns, highlighting the editorial insights of Nathan Dineen and Martin Yaffe. They delve into Burns' dissertation origins with anecdotes and focus on Bacon's vision of a human empire through science. The treatment of Bacon's natural philosophy as a weaponized science and the implications of the New Atlantis fable are debated.
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