The academic (line 39) indicates that Plato was primarily characterized by his
A
insight
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
artistry
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
cynicism
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
irreverence
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
E
snobbishness
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D snobbishness The passage states that one academic who has studied and written on Plato extensively suggests that Plato, rather than being anti-arts, was merely 'elitist', that is, he was snobbish. Thus E is the answer.
The other options are incorrect as they do not fit the context.