Question

Plato viewed imitation (and poetry, which is a type of imitation) as inherently deceptive. thus poetry could never teach. how did aristotle counter this? 1. by arguing that we must search for an alternative method of teaching, one that doesn't involve imitation. 2. by arguing that, realistically, imitation is how we as human beings learn. 3. by arguing that we either accept that imitation can convey information, or we reject the possibility of learning at all. 4. both 1 and 2 5. both 2 and 3 6. none of the above.

Answer 1

Answer is 2. By arguing that, realistically, imitation is how we as human beings learn.

While Plato viewed imitation (mimesis) as fundamentally illusory, and thus cannot be used for learning and education, Aristotle countered this by positing that in reality, imitation is how we as human beings learn.