Aristotle and Hume Primarily Disagree About Whether

question 32

Multiple Choice

Aristotle and Hume primarily disagree about whether

• A) the standard of aesthetic value is to be found in the object itself.
• B) simple drawings, such as cave paintings, count as art.
• C) art can be defined.
• D) there is a Platonic Form of Beauty.

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Definitions:

Hawthorne

Refers to Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American novelist and short story writer known for his novels "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables."

Melville

Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for his novel "Moby Dick," which explores complex themes including humanity's struggle against nature.

Moby Dick

A novel by Herman Melville, considered an American classic, which narrates the obsessive quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for revenge on Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale.

Whaling Industry

denotes the historical practice of hunting whales for their oil, meat, and whalebone, which played a significant economic role until the 20th century before facing global opposition due to conservation efforts.