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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. Which of the following items is needed to find the systematic order a particular subject?
2. What term does Bacon use to describe syllogism?
3. Francis Bacon believes that it is ____ for him to write the following work.
4. Bacon lays out a plan for organizing which of the following?
5. The author states that the work is only a beginning that developing this philosophy is starting the real _____ of the human race.
Short Essay Questions
1. Briefly describe the overall purpose and any of the first part title "The Divisions of the Sciences."
2. Define syllogism and the reason Bacon thought it was inferior to complete the task, which is to make men more forward thinking.
3. What steps has Bacon taken to devote himself wholly to his philosophy and to eliminate distractions from the outside world?
4. What is Francis Bacon's main complaint about people realizing their strengths and weaknesses?
5. What was the fault of the ancients regarding philosophy?
6. What happens to cause the wanderers to be confused and lost?
7. What is the next step in the work? What tools can be used to accomplish the necessary tasks?
8. Explain the culture needed for an observer.
9. What was Bacon's way of counteracting the ways of the ancients?
10. Why did Francis Bacon apologize to King James I in his dedication to "The Great Instauration?" What did Bacon say?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe in detail the journey taken by the sailors. What was the purpose of the journey? Where was the departure point? What was the destination point? What type of ship was used for the voyage? What was the purpose? What were some of the issues faced on the open sea? Do you think that the ship may have been able to stay on course if it had been commanded by someone else? Do you think that the ship would have returned to port if the second set of winds had not pushed them north? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
The governor told the sailors about the missions to collect information from other countries but remained secretive about certain aspects of the missions. Why? What do you think the governor wanted to keep secret? Do you think the people were doing anything unlawful? Why did they pose as people from other countries? Why was it important for Bensalem to remain under the radar to the majority of the known world? What are the pros and cons of being remote and unknown?
Essay Topic 3
Bacon's plan of scientific inquiry was divided into six parts. Give an overview of each part; discuss how it aids in the progression of thought. Also discuss why there are omissions and unfinished parts of the work.
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