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.
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.
McMaster University
Mu: For Encouraging the Coining Silver Money in England
Notes on Locke's essay "For encouraging the coining Silver Money in England, and after for keeping it here."
McMaster University
Mu: Further Considerations Concerning Raising the Value of Money
View text of Locke's essay "Further Considerations Concerning Raising the Value of Money."
McMaster University
Mu: Consequences of Lowering Interest & Raising Value
View text of Locke's essay "Some Considerations of the Consequences of the Lowering of Interest and the Raising the Value of Money."
Rice University
Galileo Project: John Locke
At this site from the Galileo Project of Rice University, you can view factual information about Locke's life. Written in lists; easy to read. Includes categories such as nationality, education, religion, scientific disciplines, 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...