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Title: The Advancement of Learning
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Advancement_of_Learning
Credits:
Transcribed from the 1893 Cassell & Company edition by
David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org and Richard Tonsing
Summary: "The Advancement of Learning" by Francis Bacon is a philosophical treatise written in the early 17th century. The work serves as an inquiry into the nature and value of knowledge across realms of human understanding, emphasizing the importance of a systematic approach to learning for the betterment of mankind. Through this exploration, Bacon aims to address the limitations of traditional educational systems and advocates for a reformation in the pursuit of knowledge, positioning it as an essential tool for enhancing human life. The opening of the text sets the stage for Bacon's argument by introducing the historical context and his early experiences that shaped his views on learning. He reflects on his discontent with the prevailing philosophies of his time, particularly those rooted in Aristotelian traditions, which he found unproductive. Bacon lays out his premise that knowledge should not merely be an intellectual exercise but a means to improve human existence. He introduces a dichotomy between the dignity of true learning and the pitfalls of superficial knowledge, preparing readers for a detailed discourse on the nuances of intellectual inquiry, the ideals it should aspire to, and the practical applications of scholarly pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626
Editor: Morley, Henry, 1822-1894
EBook No.: 5500
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 1942
Language: English
Subject: Logic -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Knowledge, Theory of -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Learning -- Philosophy -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Science -- Methodology -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Advancement of Learning
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Advancement_of_Learning
Credits:
Transcribed from the 1893 Cassell & Company edition by
David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org and Richard Tonsing
Summary: "The Advancement of Learning" by Francis Bacon is a philosophical treatise written in the early 17th century. The work serves as an inquiry into the nature and value of knowledge across realms of human understanding, emphasizing the importance of a systematic approach to learning for the betterment of mankind. Through this exploration, Bacon aims to address the limitations of traditional educational systems and advocates for a reformation in the pursuit of knowledge, positioning it as an essential tool for enhancing human life. The opening of the text sets the stage for Bacon's argument by introducing the historical context and his early experiences that shaped his views on learning. He reflects on his discontent with the prevailing philosophies of his time, particularly those rooted in Aristotelian traditions, which he found unproductive. Bacon lays out his premise that knowledge should not merely be an intellectual exercise but a means to improve human existence. He introduces a dichotomy between the dignity of true learning and the pitfalls of superficial knowledge, preparing readers for a detailed discourse on the nuances of intellectual inquiry, the ideals it should aspire to, and the practical applications of scholarly pursuits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626
Editor: Morley, Henry, 1822-1894
EBook No.: 5500
Published: Apr 1, 2004
Downloads: 1942
Language: English
Subject: Logic -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Knowledge, Theory of -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Learning -- Philosophy -- Early works to 1800
Subject: Science -- Methodology -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.