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'''The New Atlantis''' is a [[utopia|utopian]] fantasy by [[Francis Bacon]] (1561-1626) set in the fictitious country of Bensalem located somewhere in the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The society of this land is characterized by [[Christianity|Christian]] laws and ethics and, most importantly for the long-term significance of the work, the establishment of a special institution, Solomon's House, dedicated to intellectual and scientific pursuits. The description of this establishment, which can be likened to a prototype of the modern research institute, has been credited with being one of the significant influences leading to the founding of the [[Royal Society]] later in the 17th century. | '''The New Atlantis''' is a [[utopia|utopian]] fantasy by [[Francis Bacon]] (1561-1626) set in the fictitious country of Bensalem located somewhere in the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The society of this land is characterized by [[Christianity|Christian]] laws and ethics and, most importantly for the long-term significance of the work, the establishment of a special institution, Solomon's House, dedicated to intellectual and scientific pursuits. The description of this establishment, which can be likened to a prototype of the modern research institute, has been credited with being one of the significant influences leading to the founding of the [[Royal Society]] later in the 17th century. | ||
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The New Atlantis is a utopian fantasy by Francis Bacon (1561-1626) set in the fictitious country of Bensalem located somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. The society of this land is characterized by Christian laws and ethics and, most importantly for the long-term significance of the work, the establishment of a special institution, Solomon's House, dedicated to intellectual and scientific pursuits. The description of this establishment, which can be likened to a prototype of the modern research institute, has been credited with being one of the significant influences leading to the founding of the Royal Society later in the 17th century.