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Francis Bacon
An English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist and author known as the father of Empiricism.
New Atlantis and The City of the Sun
Synopsis
Sir Francis Bacon's New Atlantis presents a vision of a future society built on discovery and knowledge. This unfinished utopian novel imagines the mythical island of Bensalem, where inhabitants embody generosity, enlightenment, and public spirit. It details the innovative structure of Salomon's House, a research institution that foreshadowed the modern university.