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Francis Bacon Bibliography

Primary Sources

  1. Bacon, F. (1982), Neu Atlantis, transl. by G. Bugge, edited by Jürgen Klein, Stuttgart.
  2. Bacon, F., The Works, ed. by J. Spedding, R. L. Ellis, and D.D. Heath, London(1889), vol. I(1887), vol. II(1887), Vol. III.(1901), Vol. IV.(1889), Vol. V.(1890), Vol. VI(1892), Vol. VII.
  3. Bacon, F. (1958), Essays, intr. by O. Smeaton. London, New York.
  4. Bacon, F. (2000), A Critical Edition of the Major Works, ed. by B.Vickers, Oxford/New York.
  5. Bacon, F. (1962), The Advancement of Learning, ed. by G. W. Kitchin, London, New York.
  6. Verulam, Lord Francis (1898), Novum organum or true suggestions for the interpretation of nature, London and New York.
  7. Rees, G. & Jardine, L. (Eds.) The Oxford Francis Bacon.

Secondary Sources

1. Burtt, E. A.-. (1925). The metaphysical foundations of modern physical science; a historical and critical essay. K. Paul, Trench, Trubner & co., ltd.; Harcourt, Brace & company, inc., 1925.

    This foundational study provides a thorough analysis of Francis Bacon’s philosophical system, focusing particularly on his method of induction, theory of knowledge, and empirical approach to science. Anderson situates Bacon within the broader intellectual context of early modern philosophy and contrasts his work with that of his contemporaries. This source is valuable for understanding the depth and originality of Bacon’s contributions to scientific methodology and epistemology.

    2. Bierman, J. (1963). Science and Society in the New Atlantis and Other Renaissance Utopias. PMLA : Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, 78(5), 492–500. https://doi.org/10.2307/460726

    Bierman examines New Atlantis alongside other Renaissance utopian works to explore how science and societal structures are idealized in the period’s literature. He argues that Bacon’s vision in New Atlantis reflects a unique blend of scientific optimism and political control, distinguishing it from other utopian texts. This article is useful for understanding Bacon’s social vision and the role he imagined for science in shaping future societies.

    3. Bowen, C. D. (1993). Francis Bacon : the temper of a man ([2nd ed.]). Fordham University Press.

    Bowen offers a biographical account of Francis Bacon, focusing on his personality, character, and the tensions between his public ambitions and private reflections. Drawing from personal letters and historical records, Bowen portrays Bacon as a complex figure shaped by the political and intellectual currents of his time. This biography provides helpful insight into Bacon’s personal motivations and the human dimensions behind his philosophical works.