Francis Bacon – New Atlantis 2007 Turkish Book Turkey
Francis Bacon – New Atlantis (Yeni Atlantis) – Bordo Siyah Yayınları Turkish Edition (2007)
Description:
This Turkish edition of New Atlantis (Yeni Atlantis) by Francis Bacon was published by Bordo Siyah Yayınları in 2007. Printed in Turkish, the work is one of the earliest and most influential utopian novels in Western literature, presenting Bacon's vision of an ideal society founded upon scientific inquiry, education, and the advancement of knowledge.
Set on the fictional island of Bensalem, the narrative describes a highly organized civilization where scientific research and technological innovation serve the common good. At the heart of the society is Salomon's House, an institution devoted to experimentation and discovery, widely regarded as a precursor to the modern scientific research institute. Through this utopian vision, Bacon advocates empirical observation, reason, and the systematic pursuit of knowledge as the foundations of social progress.
Themes such as science, knowledge, utopian society, education, reason, and human progress appear throughout the work. New Atlantis remains a landmark of Renaissance philosophy and an enduring influence on the development of modern scientific thought and utopian literature.
Key Features:
• Author: Francis Bacon
• Original Title: New Atlantis
• Turkish Title: Yeni Atlantis
• Publisher: Bordo Siyah Yayınları
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: Philosophy; Utopian Literature; Classical Literature
• Subject: An ideal society founded on science and knowledge
• Literary Content: Utopian fiction; Philosophical narrative
• Themes: Science; Knowledge; Education; Reason; Progress; Utopian society
• Historical Focus: Renaissance philosophy and the Scientific Revolution
• Educational Value: A foundational work of utopian literature presenting Francis Bacon's vision of scientific progress and social development
• Collector Appeal: Turkish edition of Francis Bacon's classic philosophical utopia and one of the earliest works of science-inspired fiction