CLASSIC: The Story of Atlantis

This book is a Socratic dialogue in two parts. *Timaeus* provides a theoretical exposition of the cosmos, describing the creation of the universe from its beginning to the coming of man. It introduces the idea of a creator God and speculates on the structure and composition of the physical world, including the four classical elements and their geometric representations. *Critias*, the second part, tells the story of the rise and fall of Atlantis, an ancient, mighty, and prosperous empire that ultimately sank into the sea. The dialogue is unfinished and includes discussions on the creation of the human body, senses, and the concept of reincarnation, all grounded in Plato's philosophical ideas about the World of Forms and the nature of reality.

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[1][2][5].

Ignatius Donnelly's "Atlantis, the Antediluvian World" is a significant work in the history of Atlantis theories. Published in 1882, it revived interest in the lost continent, proposing that Atlantis was the cradle of civilization. Donnelly connected various myths and legends to Atlantis, suggesting it as the origin of human culture and technology. The book's popularity fueled a renewed fascination with Atlantis, influencing popular culture and sparking further speculation. Despite its pseudoscientific nature, it remains a landmark text in the history of Atlantis studies.