10 Questions
According to the moral-philosophical approach, literature is primarily intended to
Teach morality
What does the moral-philosophical approach focus on?
The moral and ethical questions
How does the moral-philosophical approach interpret literature?
Within a historical context
What is the main role of the critic in the moral-philosophical approach?
To determine the questions the story raises
What is the basic position of the moral-philosophical approach?
To teach morality and explore philosophical issues
Which approach can be considered as the beginning of New Criticism?
Textual Approach
What does textual criticism aim to establish?
An authentic text
What may corrupt a literary text according to the text?
Errors in spelling and mechanics
Who are the text copyists mentioned in the text?
Scribes, compositors, or scanners
What is the main focus of the Textual Approach?
Analyzing the text
Study Notes
Moral-Philosophical Approach
- Literature is primarily intended to promote moral values and virtues.
- Focuses on the moral and philosophical aspects of literary works.
Critic's Role
- The critic's main role is to interpret literature in light of moral and philosophical principles.
Moral-Philosophical Position
- The basic position is that literature should convey moral lessons and promote virtuous living.
New Criticism
- The moral-philosophical approach can be seen as the precursor to New Criticism.
Textual Criticism
- Aims to establish the original text by identifying and correcting errors.
- Errors can occur due to mistakes by text copyists, such as scribes and monks.
Textual Corruption
- Corruption of literary texts can occur through intentional or unintentional changes made by scribes.
Textual Approach
- Focuses on establishing the original text, examining its language, and identifying any errors or changes.
Test your knowledge of the moral and philosophical approach in literary analysis with this quiz. Explore the historical roots of this approach and learn how critics interpret and analyze stories through the lens of moral and ethical questions. Challenge yourself to understand how stories prompt readers to ponder deeper meanings and contemplate possible answers to these questions.
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