Question

What does Bacon mean “Studies serve for delight” in his essay “Of Studies”?

• A. to get joy or pleasure
• B. to gain academic success
• C. to impress others with knowledge
• D. to acquire practical skills

Answer 1

Answer:

A. to get joy or pleasure

• According to Francis Bacon “delight” means to get joy or pleasure.

• Studies serve to get joy or to get pleasure. Like, we study books to get pleasure and amusement.