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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Part of the reason for the movement was to show that the knowledge in _____ was stagnant.
2. At the same time, men tend to underestimate their _____.
3. It is stated that the author believes that men tend to misunderstand their _____.
4. In ordinary logic, _____ reigns.
5. Ultimately, man is nature's _____.
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Bacon explain why it was necessary to observe everything?
2. Briefly describe the overall purpose and any of the first part title "The Divisions of the Sciences."
3. Bacon says that there is only way out of stagnation. What is it and why is it important?
4. Why did Bacon believed that it was pointless to argue simple human observation?
5. What is Bacon's advice to the people who would spend the majority of their time reading books on arts and sciences?
6. Define syllogism and the reason Bacon thought it was inferior to complete the task, which is to make men more forward thinking.
7. What did Bacon say when people blame Adam's condemnation on science? What can be learned from the experience?
8. What are Bacon's thoughts on the advancement of philosophy?
9. What was Bacon's way of counteracting the ways of the ancients?
10. What was the fault of the ancients regarding philosophy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Define in as much detail as possible the concepts of old logic and new logic. Compare and contrast them to support Bacon's thoughts on the stagnation of thought. Use outside sources to ensure objectivity.
Essay Topic 2
The governor feels very strongly about the rules attached to morality on Bensalem. List some of the rules regarding piety, morality and chastity held by the government of Bensalem. Compare them to the same thoughts in other countries, particularly in Europe. Explain why the governor feels so strongly about this topic.
Essay Topic 3
Friedrich Nietzsche had a great deal to say about nature's part in philosophy. Read a biography on Nietzsche to learn about his career, philosophy and thoughts on nature. Compare them to those held by Bacon.
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