CMLT 2220 Lecture 7: Lecture 7: New Atlantis Cont.
24 Jan 2018
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How a religious and governmental body can work together for the good of the people. Science will be the new civil religion (naming the statues) During the 17th century, people in europe were facing the consequences of the. 2 very important books were published in the 17th century. The king is sent by god to rule the country. Knowledge exists and it needs to be discovered or revealed. From the essay francis bacon"s god published in the new atlantis, fall 2005. The original atlantis is destroyed by the gods because of its drive to expand its empire. christian virtues of faith, charity, peace and justice. our interpretation: New atlantis is in a liminal position outside of the power mentality. Bensalem remains neutral, does not seek to conquer or enslave. While atlantis used navigation and exploration for material gain, bensalem seeks knowledge that it can use for the welfare of its people.
