Single Answer MCQ
Q-00051032
What theme does Shelley present regarding the sciences in his 'Defence of Poetry'?
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They limit human creativity
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They are superior to poetry
3
They enrich the internal world
4
They are essential for societal progress
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. They limit human creativity
Solution:
Shelley argues that the emphasis on scientific utility may limit the cultivation of the internal world of imagination and creativity, suggesting there is value lost when art and poetry are undervalued.
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