Francis Bacon: Essays and Major Works

What is Sir Francis Bacon’s main purpose in the text?

In the the text called ”Studies Of”

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In this essay Bacon states his ideology about education and learning. He argues that, "studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability." Bacon felt that people should delight in knowledge for its own sake rather than a means to an end like getting a job or becoming famous.

In the context of the text, what is the goal of education? How so Sir Francis Bacon's opinions on education compare to your own cite of evidence from this text, your own experience and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

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