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The author is trying to explain the idea of the significance of the "Golden Age of Greece." The author refers to "classical art, literature, and philosophy" as "products of the mind". To be more precise, what does the author mean by referring to these products as "products of the mind"?

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.These are products of the mind in the sense that they are the result of human intelligence and creativity.correct
  2. B.These are products of the mind in the sense that they are more important than products of the body.
  3. C.These are products of the mind in the sense that they are more abstract than other products of the mind.
  4. D.These are products of the mind in the sense that they are more valuable than other products of the mind.

Answer

A. These are products of the mind in the sense that they are the result of human intelligence and creativity.

Explanation

The author means that the Golden Age of Greece was a period of significant intellectual and artistic achievement. The author emphasizes that this achievement was the product of human intelligence and creativity. The author is trying to show that these achievements were the result of thought and imagination, rather than simply physical labor or the use of tools.

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