This richly annotated second edition of the now-classic pairing of Bacon's masterpieces, New Atlantis and The Great Instauration features the addition of other works by Bacon, including "The Idols of the Mind," Of Unity in Religion" and "Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates," as well a Summary of the each work and Questions for the reader. S* Includes works new to the second edition, including "The Idols of the Mind," "Of Unity in Religion," and "Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates"* Updates the layout of the previous edition with a more generous interior design, making this work more student-friendly and easier to navigate in the classroom* Each work is introduced and subsequently discussed, revealing the importance of Bacon's work to his contemporaries as well as to modern readers* Includes a comprehensive introduction and annotations throughout the text; as well as an appendix of Principal Dates in the Life of Sir Francis Bacon; a selected bibliography; and synopses and questions to accompany each work

Preface: Why a Second Edition? ViiAcknowledgments ixNote on the Texts xiPrincipal Dates in the Life of Sir Francis Bacon Introduction to the Second Edition xvThe Great Instauration 1Prooemium 2Epistle Dedicatory 5Preface 8The Plan of the Work 19The Idols of the Mind 35Synopsis and Questions 56New Atlantis 61Of Unity in Religion 113Synopsis and Questions 118Of the True Greatness of Kingdoms and Estates 121Synopsis and Questions 130On Bacon's New Atlantis 133Bibliography 159