The New Atlantis: Or Ideals Old And New (1884)

By A Disciple of Buckle

Book Overview

The New Atlantis: Or Ideals Old And New is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies themselves as a disciple of Buckle. The book was first published in 1884 and explores the concept of a utopian society. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a fictional tale about a group of travelers who stumble upon a mysterious island called New Atlantis. The island is home to a highly advanced civilization that has achieved a perfect balance between science, religion, and politics. The travelers are amazed by the island's advanced technology, including flying machines and underwater cities. They also witness the island's unique social structure, which is based on a meritocracy rather than a traditional class system. The second part of the book is a philosophical discussion about the principles that underpin the society of New Atlantis. The author argues that the island's success is due to its adherence to principles that have been known to humanity for centuries, but have been forgotten or ignored in modern times. These principles include the pursuit of knowledge, the importance of morality and religion, and the need for a strong and just government. Overall, The New Atlantis: Or Ideals Old And New is a thought-provoking exploration of the ideal society. The book challenges readers to consider what a perfect society would look like and what principles would be necessary to achieve it.Emanating From The Masters Of Man Belonging To The Great Races, Who Conducted The Past Course Of The Civilization, Culture, And Education Of Humanity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437294383
• ISBN13: 9781437294385
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"