Central Argument: Francis Bacon argues that studies serve three main purposes: private delight, beautification of one’s personality and enhancement of one’s ability. Learning allows a person to excel more than those who are experts on only one particular trade. I agree with this because of the educational system I am currently in, Steve Jobs who perfected through experiences, and lastly the importance of liberal education.
Francis Bacon makes it clear that studies serve three main purposes: beautification of one’s personality, enhancement of one’s ability and private delight. I agree with this because seeing the huge success in Steve Jobs life. He perfected his rigid path with different experience. On the same line, in the world today the focus is on liberal education. The world concentrates on the bigger picture. Lastly studying in an international school, one can see the difference between the Indian system and the international system.
After one is shifted from an Indian system to an international system generally things become harder but definitely build up a character. The Indian system strictly concentrates on the grades/ranks one gets. Being more focused on individual leadership skills isn’t part of the Indian schools. Indian systems are very focused on particular things. On the other hand Woodstock lets each individual, strive to their best skills and excel at that particular skill. For example there are a lot of different types of arts offered in Woodstock along with music and other extra-curricular. Students including me have the great opportunity to make use of it. If one is a pro at something that doesn’t mean he or she is done, there is always space for more. Improvements can definitely be made with extra effort.
Steve Jobs who made history with his great hard works is known in the world today. As he studied calligraphy, he had no way of knowing that it would lead to the beautiful typefaces found on Mac. When he was sitting in the calligraphy class in college he wouldn’t have known that calligraphy would lead to something far and better in the future but the nonetheless throughout the world the is known for his beautiful typography which he created and which are used today. Steve Jobs had the skills to beautify his personality and contribute to the world in a larger way which he wouldn’t think of while sitting in his calligraphy class. But the world is very thankful towards Jobs because of his tremendous efforts on the new software that he created.
Steve Jobs ended up so famous in the world because of the college that he studied in. Liberal Arts Colleges are so known. Few years ago graduate students from high school had their mind set to what they want to do in life. A lot of children these days seem to have no clue on what they’d like to major in. It’s completely fine to have no clue about what you would want to do. Not everyone can have an easy path; each individual will have their hardships in life which will make them stronger eventually. Doing liberal studies will however give an opportunity to make individuals notice their strengths and weaknesses. Although one may have their strength/skill they would want to go ahead and excel in other skills too. Just because one is a professional at something that doesn’t mean you can’t take a step ahead and do something different.
Yes, people should practice and become better at what they like doing. However there should always be curiosity about learning new things. The three main purposes of studies that Francis presents in his essay shape the character within you. You would need to have a good personality in order to contribute largely to society. The way you present that you care for the society is the way you want to show yourself to the world and once again you will have to show off your skills that you have. Being good at things are different from excelling at skills, so do what you can with the skills that you have and it might turn out to be a big contribution in the world.
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