According to the essay "A Defense of Poetry," which of the following is one of the two "classes of mental action" ?
Correct answer: A. Reason
- A. Reason
- B. Fear
- C. Illogic
- D. Indifference
Explanation
Shelley divides mental action into reason, which deals with logical relations, and imagination, which perceives and creates unity. Reason is therefore one of the two classes, while fear and indifference are not.
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