Aristotle's Poetics
On what grounds Plato dismisses poetry from his ideal state?
On what grounds Plato dismisses poetry from his ideal state?
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On what grounds Plato dismisses poetry from his ideal state?
Basically Plato felt that artists misrepresented the nature of gods and heroes. He felt that artists could sway public opinion while representing poor examples of "godly behavior."