Studying = Success
(An Analysis of Three Messages in Bacon’s Of Studies) When one hears the word bacon, it is often accompanied with the imagery of a delicious breakfast food, popular among most people. However, for someone who studies classical literature, a completely different picture accompanies the word bacon. The person that comes into mind is Francis Bacon, a classic philosopher noted for writing many great works. “His approach did serve, however, to encourage detailed, concrete observation and experimentation and a system of scientific theory tied to them. ” According to his biography in the Encyclopedia of World, Francis Bacon contributed to the scientific theory. Of these works, his essay, titled Of Studies, is most prominent. Of …show more content…
“Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.”(Of Studies) In these lines, Francis Bacon suggests that a man who studies will learn valuable skills that will improve him greatly overall. Studying also improves the success of businesses. “Research indicates that firms with marketing plans have higher revenues than firms without plans.” (Lewis) The writer of these lines articulates this point, suggesting that firms that study what type of marketing they will engage in, will over all be more profitable. Bacon implies that studying can also lead one to be more cultured in the ways of the world. “Studying history--ancient and not-so-ancient--helps us gain a clearer picture of the world around us.” (Calliope) The author here clarifies the importance of studying history in particular. Clearly, Francis Bacon believes that the significance of studying lies in it’s ability to improve those who partake in …show more content…
“Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability.”(Of Studies) Bacon describes in the opening lines of his essay, that there are three reasons for studying anything. He suggests that studying for delight provides entertainment, and alleviates boredom. Francis Bacon also suggests that some people read for ornament, which is to gain intelligence that can be used in the future. Remembering what you study is essential to improving yourself “An understanding of memory is an understanding of the role of experience in shaping our lives, a critical tool for effective learning in the classroom and beyond.”(Ranpura) The author of this text discusses the importance of remembering what you study, as well as how it can help you outside of your academic life. Bacon believes that the third reason to study is to gain skill. Gaining skill is obviously a positive attribute of studying, and people who study to learn new skills should be respected. Francis Bacon clearly believes that there are three reasons to study, and he states these reasons in his essay, Of
(An Analysis of Three Messages in Bacon’s Of Studies) When one hears the word bacon, it is often accompanied with the imagery of a delicious breakfast food, popular among most people. However, for someone who studies classical literature, a completely different picture accompanies the word bacon. The person that comes into mind is Francis Bacon, a classic philosopher noted for writing many great works. “His approach did serve, however, to encourage detailed, concrete observation and experimentation and a system of scientific theory tied to them. ” According to his biography in the Encyclopedia of World, Francis Bacon contributed to the scientific theory. Of these works, his essay, titled Of Studies, is most prominent. Of …show more content…
“Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man; and writing an exact man.”(Of Studies) In these lines, Francis Bacon suggests that a man who studies will learn valuable skills that will improve him greatly overall. Studying also improves the success of businesses. “Research indicates that firms with marketing plans have higher revenues than firms without plans.” (Lewis) The writer of these lines articulates this point, suggesting that firms that study what type of marketing they will engage in, will over all be more profitable. Bacon implies that studying can also lead one to be more cultured in the ways of the world. “Studying history--ancient and not-so-ancient--helps us gain a clearer picture of the world around us.” (Calliope) The author here clarifies the importance of studying history in particular. Clearly, Francis Bacon believes that the significance of studying lies in it’s ability to improve those who partake in …show more content…
“Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability.”(Of Studies) Bacon describes in the opening lines of his essay, that there are three reasons for studying anything. He suggests that studying for delight provides entertainment, and alleviates boredom. Francis Bacon also suggests that some people read for ornament, which is to gain intelligence that can be used in the future. Remembering what you study is essential to improving yourself “An understanding of memory is an understanding of the role of experience in shaping our lives, a critical tool for effective learning in the classroom and beyond.”(Ranpura) The author of this text discusses the importance of remembering what you study, as well as how it can help you outside of your academic life. Bacon believes that the third reason to study is to gain skill. Gaining skill is obviously a positive attribute of studying, and people who study to learn new skills should be respected. Francis Bacon clearly believes that there are three reasons to study, and he states these reasons in his essay, Of