e52a6f0149 White is especially interested in what he regards as Bacon’s secularization of politics and glorification of the power of science to serve the interests of the secular state. On 9 April 1626, Bacon died of pneumonia while at Arundel mansion at Highgate outside London. Born at York House near the Strand in London, Bacon stated that he had three goals: to uncover truth, to serve his country, and to serve his church. His government report on "The Virginia Colony" was submitted in 1609. We need to pay careful attention to the accounts of Bensalem’s conversion to Christianity and to the early history of Bensalem, Atlantis, and other great sea-going civilizations. This period was brought to an end by earthquakes and floods that “Divine Revenge” used to punish Atlantis for its proud enterprises. 1976), pp.
One night a great column of light topped by a cross appeared about a mile out on the ocean. A series of cataclysms destroyed the other great civilizations and left most nations in an infantile state, having lost all records of their previous greatness and all ability to restore themselves to their former condition. This essay contends that it is a misunderstanding and distortion to view Bacon’s use of religious language and concepts as disingenuous and manipulative. Perhaps Bacon intends to suggest that England’s spiritual renewal coupled with his reform of knowledge will permit it to emulate the engineering and navigational feats of Atlantis; therefore, England can become the new Atlantis. The inhabitants of Bensalem are described as having a high moral character and honesty, no official accepting any payment from individuals, and the people being described as chaste and pious, as said by an inhabitant of the island:. Pages: 38 Publication Date: 1627 Illustrations: No . plus-circle Add Review comment Reviews There are no reviews yet. According to the Governor, Bensalem, Atlantis, and civilizations from the far-flung corners of the world carried out a mutual exchange of learning and material goods, while living in peace. White’s work has been highly influential and augmented more recently by another political philosopher, Jerry Weinberger.
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