How does literary theory resemble the practice of philosophy as it was developed by Plato and Aristotle ?

A. Literary theory asks fundamental questions about literary interpretation, and at the same time builds specific systems of literary interpretation.

B. Literary theory engages with theoretical rather than real-world issues.

C. Literary theory relies totally on speculation rather than history.

D. Literary theory is detached from the reality of politics and the economy.

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