In 'Culture and Anarchy', Arnold defines 'Hellenism' as the desire to:
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Correct answer: See things as they really are
Hellenism is the drive for 'spontaneity of consciousness' and intellectual clarity. Arnold believed the Victorian era was too skewed toward Hebraism (action/duty) and needed more Hellenism (thinking/beauty) to achieve balance.
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