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Show how Francis Bacon tackles the idea of truth and human
perception.

Humans are often presented as virtually of limited perception, as a

result of this, Bacon spends time examining the idea of human
perception as well as truth. Bacon observes that even though humans
are aware of their limited perceptibility, they lack knowledge and
insights of how these limitations play a role in shaping their
consciousness, and as such there is the likelihood that they might be
leaving out a lot of knowledge. Additionally, Bacon also presents how
cultural ideologies limit humans on top of the particular limitations of
the mind.

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Culture and community pose a challenge to personal development
and becoming a fully-fledged philosopher. Show how Bacon
demonstrates this idea.

Bacon argues that becoming a philosopher in its full meaning, a

pursuer of truth in its definite form, accepting opposition as well as
shame is one of the things that one should be ready for. Since the
community may not be in support of the same, their support transits
from being positive to being a restrictive obstacle. This has to be
cleared for one to think clearly and with no predispositions.

HAJRA USMAN