Curated OER
The New Organon
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Francis Bacon's The New Organon. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive activity.
Curated OER
The New Organon
In this online interactive history quiz learning exercise, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about Francis Bacon's The New Organon. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
Science and Natural Philosophy Before the Seventeenth Century
Students complete a worksheet about some of the natural philosophers in history. They use graph paper and create a timeline with the dates of birth and names of a list of natural philosophers. They list four questions concerning life and...
Curated OER
Renaissance Realities
Students analyze passages by Niccolo Machiavelli and Francis Bacon as an analysis of Renaissance ideas in contemporary situations. In this Renaissance writings lesson, students read excerpts from Machiavelli's The Prince and multiple...
Curated OER
OF PASSIONS SUNDRY AND STRANGE
Students examine on-line primary sources to gain an understanding of Elizabethan attitudes toward different character traits. They use these ideas to help explain Lear, or another strong character, more fully.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Voltaire, on Francis Bacon
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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University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Renascene Editions: The Advancement of Learning [Pdf]
This site provides the complete text of Bacon's "Of the Proficience and Advancement of Learning Divine and Human," addressed to King James I. No commentary is provided.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sir Francis Bacon (1561 1626)
This site contains a biography and timeline of Sir Francis Bacon's life, as well as texts of many of his works, and critical essays about his works.
Oregon State University
New Atlantis, by Francis Bacon, 1626
This site provides the text of Bacon's "New Atlantis" with modernized spelling for easier reading. No commentary is provided.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Seventeenth Century British Literature: Francis Bacon
This lesson on Seventeenth Century British Literature focuses on Francis Bacon, founder of the essay form. It features links to his essays: "Of Tribute: Praise of Knowledge" and "Of Parents and Children" and a History of the Essay...
Other
Marshall Foundation: The Shakespearean Ciphers Examined
Both William and Elizebeth Friedman worked at Riverbank Laboratories. Elizebeth was tasked with applying cryptographic techniques to analyze William Shakespeare's writings in order to prove that they were in fact written by Francis...
Tate
Tate: Art Term: Figurative Art
On this page, you'll find an explanation of figurative art, pictures and links to related art terms, selected artists in the Tate collection, and selected artworks in the collection.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Sir Francis Bacon
Site dedicated to Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626 CE). Included are links to information about his life, his works, and famous quotes by Bacon.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Francis Bacon
Wikipedia provides biographical information on Francis Bacon, English philosopher, statesmen, and essayist.
Other
Shakespeare Resource Center: Home
The Shakespeare Resource Center provides a thorough overview of the life and works of the playwright with a look at the Bard's last will and testament, the authorship debate, Elizabethan England, and so on.
Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Francis Bacon
Good introductory biography with references to works, career, and influence. Contains a timeline for quick reference.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Francis Bacon
Read about Francis Bacon, and finf out how he discovered and popularized the scientific method.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Of Studies
A learning module that begins with "Of Studies" by Sir Francis Bacon, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
Kansas State
Ksu: Selections From Francis Bacon's "Novum Organum"
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...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Francis Bacon
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."
Rice University
Rice University: Francis Bacon
This site from The Galileo Project of the Rice University provides an outline form biography on Francis Bacon. The information that is provided includes topics such as: dates, father, nationality, education, religion, and so on.
Other
Richard Geib's Person Website: On Revenge
The complete text of Sir Francis Bacon's essay "On Revenge."
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Portrait of the Art World: Francis Bacon
Brief essay about the artistic interests of British artist Francis Bacon.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Baconian System of Philosophy
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...