Arrange the following works of Francis Bacon in the chronological order of their year of publication:

A. Advancement of Learning
B. De Augmentis Scientiarum
C. Novum Organum
D. The New Atlantis
E. History of Henry VII

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

​Explanation:

The correct chronological sequence of Francis Bacon's major works is:

A. Advancement of Learning (1605)
C. Novum Organum (1620)
E. History of Henry VII (1622)
B. De Augmentis Scientiarum (1623)
D. The New Atlantis (1627, posthumously published)

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Advancement of Learning (1605):

- This is Bacon’s earliest major philosophical work.
- A landmark treatise advocating for the advancement of empirical science and knowledge through observation and experimentation.
- Criticizes the stagnation in knowledge and calls for reformation of learning and scientific methodology.
- Considered a precursor to modern scientific thought.

Novum Organum (1620):

- Bacon’s most important philosophical work, part of his larger work Instauratio Magna.
- Proposes a new scientific method based on inductive reasoning rather than Aristotelian deduction.
- The title means "New Instrument," and it became a foundation for modern empirical science.
- Introduced the concept of "Idols of the Mind"—systematic errors that obstruct human understanding.

History of Henry VII (1622):

- A historical and political work examining the reign of King Henry VII.
- Demonstrates Bacon's skill as a historian and political thinker.
- Presents a realist portrait of monarchy and governance, focusing on pragmatic statecraft.

De Augmentis Scientiarum (1623):

- Latin version and expanded form of Advancement of Learning.
- Elaborates a classification of sciences and includes Bacon’s vision of a new scientific paradigm.
- Extends his previous arguments to a European scholarly audience.

The New Atlantis (1627):

- A utopian novel published posthumously.
- Depicts a fictional island, Bensalem, where scientific research and social harmony coexist.
- Introduces the concept of "Salomon’s House", a research institution resembling modern scientific academies.
- Symbolizes Bacon’s dream of a scientifically governed society.
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