Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was a prominent figure in 16th century Britain, and was known for his consistent efforts in creating an academic setting dedicated to the rigorous and meticulous pursuit of gathering knowledge. In his lifetime, he was...
New Atlantis is an essay written by Francis Bacon. Left unfinished, it was not published until a year after Bacon’s death. The official title is New Atlantis: A Worke Unfinished written by the Right Honourable Francis Lord Verulam, Viscount St...
The New Organon (often referred to by its Latin title Novum Organum) was published by Francis Bacon in 1620 and if often referred to as his single most influential literary work. In form, it is a philosophical treatise in two parts: the first...
