Question

The concepts of "affective fallacy" and "intentional fallacy" are associated with which work?

• A. The Anatomy of Criticism
• B. The Well-Wrought Urn
• C. The Art of Criticism
• D. The Theory of Criticism

Hint:

When analyzing literature, focus on the text itself rather than relying on the author's intention or emotional reaction to avoid fallacies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The concepts of "affective fallacy" and "intentional fallacy" are discussed in The Well-Wrought Urn by Cleanth Brooks. The affective fallacy refers to judging a work of art based on its emotional effects on the audience, while the intentional fallacy involves judging a work based on the author's intentions. Brooks argues that both approaches are flawed because they detract from a more objective analysis of the work itself.