The Advancement of Learning and New Atlantis

Bacon, Francis

Published by Oxford University Press, London, 1960

About this Item

"The two books of The Advancement of Leaning were the first contribution made by Bacon on a large scale to his great philosophical enterprise. This and the New Atlantis give him view of the achievements and defects of learning in the past, and of the way in which organized effort may supply the gap. If the New Atlantis did not directly originate the Royal Society, it helped at least to create the atmosphere in which that great institution took its birth. It combines the charm of narrative with lucid exposition of an ideal of co-operation in scientific work which should transcend the bounds of individual or national life." --- With a Preface by Thomas Case. --- One of The World's Classics series. --- Original navy cloth boards, lettered gilt on spine (15.3 cm height). Bookseller stamp front free endpaper, previous owner signature front free endpaper. Illustrated dustwrapper, price-clipped, tears to corners and spine ends, now protected. Minor underlining throughout, notes on rear endpapers. Pp. xxiii, 298 (i Printer's Colophon) including Preface, A Chronology of Bacon's Life and Writings. The ADvancement of Learning pp. 1-254. New Atlantis pp. 255-298.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Advancement of Learning and New Atlantis
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, London
• Publication Date: 1960
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 200 grams