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Socrates criticizes the poets and artists from "summary" of The Republic by Plato,Henry Desmond Pritchard Lee,Melissa Lane
Socrates, in his dialogue with Glaucon, makes a scathing critique of poets and artists in the Republic. He argues that these creators do not have true knowledge of the things they depict, leading them to produce works that are mere imitations of reality. Socrates believes that these imitations are further removed from the truth than the original objects they are based on. By relying on appearances and emotions rather than reason and logic, poets and artists can easily deceive others and themselves. Socrates warns that this deception can have a negative impact on society by promoting false beliefs and values. He contends that poetry and art often glorify irrationality, immorality, and other undesirable traits, leading people astray from the path of true knowledge and virtue. Socrates also criticizes poets for their ability to manipulate emotions and incite irrational desires in their audience. He argues that this can lead to a lack of self-control and a distortion of...
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