New Atlantis and The Great Instauration | Francis Bacon

This richly annotated second edition of the now-classic pairing of Bacon's masterpieces, New Atlantis and The Great Instauration features the addition of other works by Bacon, including "The Idols of the Mind," "Of Unity in Religion" and "Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates," as well a Summary of the each work and Questions for the reader.

★ Includes works new to the second edition, including "The Idols of the Mind," "Of Unity in Religion," and "Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates."

★ Updates the layout of the previous edition with a more generous interior design, making this work more student-friendly and easier to navigate in the classroom.

★ Each work is introduced and subsequently discussed, revealing the importance of Bacon’s work to his contemporaries as well as to modern readers.

★ Includes a comprehensive introduction and annotations throughout the text; as well as an appendix of Principal Dates in the Life of Sir Francis Bacon; a selected bibliography; and synopses and questions to accompany each work.

About the Authors

Francis Bacon (1561-1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, essayist, historian, intellectual reformer, and champion of modern science. He served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James. Bacon argued for natural philosophy guided by the scientific method. Considered one of the founders of modern science, Francis Bacon was called the father of empiricism.