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According to Arnold, what will replace religion and philosophy in guiding human life?

AScience

BPoetry

CHistory

DRhetoric

Answer:

B. Poetry

Read Explanation:

  • According to Matthew Arnold, poetry will replace religion and philosophy in guiding human life.

  • In The Study of Poetry, he argues that as religious faith declines and philosophy becomes overly abstract, poetry will serve as the highest source of truth, wisdom, and moral guidance.

  • He believes that great poetry, with its "high seriousness", profound insight, and beauty, will offer spiritual and intellectual nourishment to humanity.


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