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Aristotle viewed poetry and rhetoric as rational pursuits seeking a knowledge of universals.
Aristotle viewed poetry and rhetoric as rational pursuits seeking a knowledge of universals.
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In his Poetics, Aristotle embraced the nineteenth and twentieth-century notions of poetic autonomy.
In his Poetics, Aristotle embraced the nineteenth and twentieth-century notions of poetic autonomy.
False
In Aristotle's universe, each entity is guided by an internalized purpose toward the fulfillment of its own nature.
In Aristotle's universe, each entity is guided by an internalized purpose toward the fulfillment of its own nature.
True
Aristotle's system classified poetry in the same way as other branches of human knowledge and activity.
Aristotle's system classified poetry in the same way as other branches of human knowledge and activity.
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The notion of poetic autonomy as developed in modern times aligns with Aristotle's view of poetry.
The notion of poetic autonomy as developed in modern times aligns with Aristotle's view of poetry.
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Aristotle's Poetics was written as a response to Plato's critique of poetry
Aristotle's Poetics was written as a response to Plato's critique of poetry
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Aristotle's Poetics is primarily focused on the nature and functions of poetry
Aristotle's Poetics is primarily focused on the nature and functions of poetry
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The influence of Aristotle's Poetics can still be seen in the analysis of literature in academic institutions today
The influence of Aristotle's Poetics can still be seen in the analysis of literature in academic institutions today
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Aristotle's Poetics includes distinctions of tragedy, epic, and other genres
Aristotle's Poetics includes distinctions of tragedy, epic, and other genres
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