Besides the intrinsic limitation of the analytic approach needed to proceed how could be poetic ways of thinking distinguished from prosaic ways of thinking?

Answer 1

Good poets tend to look at the universal--even in microscopic topics--which makes their readers see themselves and others in the ideas ideally presented in verse. Prose stylists of note do the same but in everday language. Those who think prosaically often have a very narrow perception of "What's in it for me?" or "How does this affect me?" In other words, they are not thinking universally, but very personally and mundanely to the here and now affecting one individual instead of poetically to all people of all times.

Answer 2

Poetic ways of thinking often involve using language in a more creative, imaginative, and emotive manner, focusing on metaphor, symbolism, and ambiguity to convey deeper meanings and evoke emotions. In contrast, prosaic ways of thinking are more straightforward, logical, and focused on conveying information or facts in a clear and direct manner. Poetic thinking tends to embrace complexity, paradox, and multiple interpretations, while prosaic thinking emphasizes clarity, coherence, and practicality.