Francis Bacon and his Influence on Thomas

Jefferson

Francis Bacon and his Influence on Thomas

Jefferson

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Why is Francis Bacon Relevant to American

History?

Why is Francis Bacon Relevant to American

History? The history behind Washington,

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Francis Bacon’s theories influenced Thomas Jefferson.

The history behind Washington, D.C. Dan Brown - The Solomon Key

Francis Bacon’s theories influenced Thomas Jefferson.

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Sir Francis BaconSir Francis Bacon

Bacon grew up in a financially successful family Mother was a “governess of Prince Edward” Father: Seal Keeper for the Queen

He received a good education and graduated from college

Authored: Novum Organum and The New Atlantis

Bacon grew up in a financially successful family Mother was a “governess of Prince Edward” Father: Seal Keeper for the Queen

He received a good education and graduated from college

Authored: Novum Organum and The New Atlantis

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson

Graduated from William & Mary focusing on Philosophy Learned about John Locke, Isaac Newton, and Francis

Bacon

Joined the Flat Hat Club - A secret organization

Graduated from William & Mary focusing on Philosophy Learned about John Locke, Isaac Newton, and Francis

Bacon

Joined the Flat Hat Club - A secret organization

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Baconian PhilosophyBaconian Philosophy

“No interest in innovation and discovery…” Bacon thought that philosophers were

improperly conducting research “Philosophy of Reconstruction”

Studying religion and science as separate entities

“No interest in innovation and discovery…” Bacon thought that philosophers were

improperly conducting research “Philosophy of Reconstruction”

Studying religion and science as separate entities

ReligionReligion

Protestant Revolution (1517-1648): Church was under attack for selling indulgences Bacon was forced to re-evaluate his

views of religion and how it could be a part of his philosophy

Protestant Revolution (1517-1648): Church was under attack for selling indulgences Bacon was forced to re-evaluate his

views of religion and how it could be a part of his philosophy

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Scientific RevolutionScientific Revolution

Newton and Galileo created theories during this period

Bacon used nature as a source of knowledge.

Newton and Galileo created theories during this period

Bacon used nature as a source of knowledge.

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New AtlantisNew Atlantis

An essay written by Francis Bacon.

Utopian society

An essay written by Francis Bacon.

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“Are Ye Christians”“Are Ye Christians”

Religion on the island Bensalem Christianity and

Judaism are present

Hospitable islanders

Religion on the island Bensalem Christianity and

Judaism are present

Hospitable islanders

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Science on Bensalem Island

Science on Bensalem Island

Scientists in Bensalem used nature in experiments to advance society

Solomon’s House Site of experiments

and application of research to benefit society.

Scientists in Bensalem used nature in experiments to advance society

Solomon’s House Site of experiments

and application of research to benefit society.

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Royal SocietyRoyal Society

A current science institution that demonstrates Bacons philosophies.

The Royal society

is the product of the invisible college.

A current science institution that demonstrates Bacons philosophies.

The Royal society

is the product of the invisible college.

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FreemasonsFreemasons

Formed a secret organization containing century-old information. Many levels of

membership

Formed a secret organization containing century-old information. Many levels of

membership

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LightLight

The New Atlantis and the Freemason organization use light in similar ways

Light is a symbol for knowledge

The New Atlantis and the Freemason organization use light in similar ways

Light is a symbol for knowledge

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson

Jefferson’s library

Table of Sciences Invented by Francis Bacon

Jefferson’s library

Table of Sciences Invented by Francis Bacon

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Declaration of IndependenceDeclaration of Independence

“all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,”

References to nature “Laws of Nature” and “Nature’s God”

“all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,”

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Francis Bacon’s Influence on Thomas Jefferson

Francis Bacon’s Influence on Thomas Jefferson

Francis Bacon made many contributions to 16th and 17th century England, and his works to this day have contributed to society. His works reached Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States of America, and writer of the Declaration of Independence. Can you find the hidden message?

Francis Bacon made many contributions to 16th and 17th century England, and his works to this day have contributed to society. His works reached Thomas Jefferson, Third President of the United States of America, and writer of the Declaration of Independence. Can you find the hidden message?