Verbal Ability – Summary – Aesthetic political representation urges us to realize
Slot – 1 – VA
Q. The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.
Aesthetic political representation urges us to realize that ‘the representative has
autonomy with regard to the people represented’ but autonomy then is not an excuse
to abandon one’s responsibility. Aesthetic autonomy requires cultivation of
‘disinterestedness’ on the part of actors which is not indifference. To have
disinterestedness, that is, to have comportment towards the beautiful that is devoid of
all ulterior references to use – requires a kind of aesthetic commitment; it is the
liberation of ourselves for the release of what has proper worth only in itself.
Disinterestedness, as distinct from indifference, is the basis of political representation.
Aesthetic political representation advocates autonomy for the representatives drawing from
disinterestedness, which itself is different from indifference
Aesthetic political representation advocates autonomy for the representatives manifested
through disinterestedness which itself is different from indifference.
Disinterestedness is different from indifference as the former means a non-subjective
evaluation of things which is what constitutes aesthetic political representation.
Answer: 2 Solutions:
Options 1 and 4 do not mention “aesthetic political representation” nor do they state its meaning. They can both be therefore eliminated.
Between options 2 and 3, both convey similar meanings but option 2 is more concise.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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