Q
Which of the following best defines sentimentalism ?
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A
A. A refusal to emphasize the innate goodness of humanity
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B
B. An emphasis on the power of sympathy to allow individuals to feel others’ pain and joy
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C
C. A sense of awe in the power of the natural world
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D
D. A parody of the interest in emotion that developed out of the enlightenment interest in reason
Correct Answer:
B. B. An emphasis on the power of sympathy to allow individuals to feel others’ pain and joy
