Aristotle holds that we can attain true knowledge only by:
A) catharsis.
B) grasping the transcendent Forms through reason.
C) purging ourselves of all harmful passions.
D) coming to know the Forms by studying their particular instances.
E) None of the above

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According to Aristotle, we can attain true knowledge by coming to know the Forms by studying their particular instances. In other words, we can gain knowledge through empirical observation and by understanding the general concepts that underlie particular instances. This is in contrast to Plato, who believed that true knowledge could only be attained by grasping the transcendent Forms through reason.

Aristotle Holds That We Can Attain True Knowledge Only By