1. Sir Francis Bacon Aphorisms & The Advancement of Learning
Prepared by: Zachary Hillman
&
Dr. Kay Picart
Student Edition
Edited By: Dr. Picart
Associate Professor of English
Courtesy Associate Professor of Law

2. What are some of the major topics addressed in Aphorisms?

3. What does Bacon have to say about human knowledge and power?

4. What are two types of symbols that Bacon speaks of, and list some properties of each.

5. What are the four idols discussed and what properties do each type encompass?

6. What comparisons, if any, can you draw between Aristotle and Bacon?

7. Compare and contrast True History with Poetry according to Bacon.

8. What divisions of poetry does Bacon outline?