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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Voltaire, on Francis Bacon

For Students 9th - 10th
This text is a letter by Voltaire on why he considers Francis Bacon to be one of the greatest men of history.
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Oregon State University

New Atlantis, by Francis Bacon, 1626

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides the text of Bacon's "New Atlantis" with modernized spelling for easier reading. No commentary is provided.
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Kansas State

Ksu: Selections From Francis Bacon's "Novum Organum"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from a college course, not only provides the text of some sections of the "Novum Organum" by Francis Bacon. It also provides a study guide and a discussion of Bacon and Descartes. A helpful site for deeper understanding of...
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Francis Bacon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy provides a biography as well as a brief explanation of Francis Bacon's most significant philosophical work, "Novum Organum."
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Baconian System of Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
While this site provides some biographical information about Francis Bacon, its major focus is on his philosophy, particularly in "Novum Organum." Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...