Question

How did Matthew Arnold view the role of the state in fostering culture and education?

• A. He believed the state should have no role in culture
• B. He saw the state as a key instrument for promoting cultural and moral development
• C. He thought culture should be left to the aristocracy
• D. He felt education was solely the responsibility of the church

Answer 1

Answer:

B. He saw the state as a key instrument for promoting cultural and moral development

Arnold advocated for the state to play an active role in promoting culture and education, believing that it was essential for creating a more refined and harmonious society, as expressed in his essays on culture and society.