Francis Bacon (1561-1626) is recognized as a founder of the modern scientific project and a forerunner of the modern era of political thought. He advocated the development of an active science that would enable human beings to control nature in order to relieve man's estate. To accomplish this, Bacon argues that we must reconstruct all arts and sciences upon a more solid foundation. In reconstructing the arts and sciences, Bacon subtly changes the meaning of foundational religious, political, and scientific notions in order to better suit his project of progress. As the inheritors of his vision, turning to Bacon helps recover foundational considerations that have been forgotten as a result of his success. This dissertation approaches Bacon's thought through an analysis of his New Atlantis, a fable that envisions the completion of his project. I also turn to his other political, scientific, and religious works as appropriate to supply what is omitted in the fable. I find that although his revision of religious, scientific, and political foundations is conducted subtly they are nevertheless revolutionary, and essential for preparing the various outlooks that characterize the modern world.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1808458 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Lowe, Evan M. |
| Contributors | Ruderman, Richard S., 1958-, Duff, Alexander S. (Alexander Selkirk), 1978-, Branton, Regina P., Yaffe, Martin D. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vi, 184 pages : illustration, Text |
| Rights | Public, Lowe, Evan M., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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