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This 5 page paper argues that Aristotle's Poetics to some extent provides an answer for Plato's tenth chapter of The Republic that shows disdain for poetry. Poetry is discussed in general and how it is related to education. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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according to a student, Socrates claims that poets have no place in an ideal society. The student goes on to suggest that Poetics addresses the fear of Socrates as
it respects contagion and the spread of mimetic art. In essence, the truth might be hidden with the use of such tactics. A student asks: "To what extent does the
Poetics succeed in securing poetrys place in Socrates eminently rational ideal society?" It appears to be the case that The Poetics does demonstrate poetrys place in the ideal society. Aristotle
gives poetry structure and with that, comes credibility. Poetry then is considered substantial. Yes, Aristotle does effectively challenge Platos ideas and in his own way, and with staunch reverence, provides
a sense that poetry matters. First, Platos Republic needs to be examined. Indeed, it does seem as if Plato is somewhat afraid of poetry. To people in this day and
age, that would seem unconscionable. After all, who is afraid of poetry? But in delving back in time, it is important to note that the youth of the day were
troubled as well and the adults would consider problems such as corruption. In any event, poetry was feared. Today, people often complain about the lyrics in modern songs, and in
essence, the poets of today are Eminem and Jay Zee and Beyonce. Lyrics to emanate from these artists are poetry. In Ancient Greece, poetry was feared by Plato. Within the
context of the Republic, reference is made to the fact that the poet "stirs our feelings" (Plato). One fear is the significant influence of poetry. Of course, a large part
of the discussion, or the solution to the offending form of speech, is censorship. Plato wrote: " ...but we must remain firm in our conviction that hymns to the gods
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