弗兰西斯·培根本人曾经说过,他“关于人性以及人生问题之研讨”的书,是他平生著作中“最受大众所欢迎者”。这话并不失诸溢美。的确,培根关于人生问题的许多观点,不但在当时产生过广泛的影响,就是在今天也还令人们思索再三。这些观点作为培根思想的重要组成部分之一,无疑是值借我们重视并应当加以探讨的。 Francis Bacon himself said that his book, “Studies on Human Nature and Life,” was “the most popular among his life writings.” These words do not lose all beauty. Indeed, many of Bacon’s views on life issues have not only had a wide-ranging impact at the time, but they have also caused people to think twice before. As one of the most important parts of Bacon’s thinking, these views undoubtedly value our consideration and should be explored.