How is poetry superior to both history and philosophy according to Philip Sidney ?
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A.
The poet not only “shows” and “tells” what virtue is but also turns that praxis (performance) into gnosis (knowledge)
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B.
The poet not only “shows” and “tells” what virtue is but also turns that gnosis (knowledge) into praxis (performance).
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C.
The poet not only “shows” and “tells” what vice is but also turns that mimes (imitation) into praxis (performance).
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D.
The poet not only “shows” and “tells” what vice is but also turns that mimesis (imitation) into gnosis (knowledge).
Correct Answer:
B. The poet not only “shows” and “tells” what virtue is but also turns that gnosis (knowledge) into praxis (performance).
Explanation:
Philip Sidney argues that poetry surpasses both history and philosophy. He believes this is because a poet not only defines and explains virtue but also transforms the practical application of virtue (praxis) into true understanding (gnosis). Therefore, option (b) is the correct choice.
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