Question

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

• A. the ability to memorize facts and details
• B. the ability to work, to counsel, to judge and to decide
• C. the ability to entertain and amuse others
• D. the ability to increase one's wealth and status

Answer 1

Answer:

B. the ability to work, to counsel, to judge and to decide

• According to Bacon “ability” means here, the ability to work, to counsel, to judge and to decide. So, studies serve to improve in trade knowledge, counseling, judgment and decision making