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87. Plato’s Love-Hate Relationship with the Arts, Part II

Plato sowed the seeds of Western art theory. His brief discussions on the topic, spread throughout his dialogues, give us a glimpse into his ideas. On one hand, these ideas can seem incomplete, fragmented, or even confusing. On the other hand, they can be strikingly profound and thought provoking. Regardless, one thing that Plato’s art […]

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Posted bySocratesNovember 22, 2023August 31, 2025Posted inGreek Philosophy, Philosophy, Plato's Dialogues, Republic, The ArtsTags: appetitive soul, art as imitation, art is a dangerous influence, art is dangerous, banish artists, Plato and art as imitation, Plato and beauty, Plato's love-hate relationship with the arts, Plato's theory of forms, Plato’s tripartite theory of the soul, rational soul, spirited soulLeave a comment on 87. Plato’s Love-Hate Relationship with the Arts, Part II
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