Sir Francis Bacon Aphorisms

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Sir Francis Bacon Aphorisms The Advancement
of Learning

• Prepared by Zachary Hillman
• Dr. Kay Picart
• Student Edition

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What are some of the major topics addressed in
Aphorisms?
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What does Bacon have to say about human knowledge
and power?
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What are two types of symbols that Bacon speaks
of, and list some properties of each.
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What are the four idols discussed and what
properties do each type encompass?
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What comparisons, if any, can you draw between
Aristotle and Bacon?
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Compare and contrast True History with Poetry
according to Bacon.
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What divisions of poetry does Bacon outline?