Plato's Defence of Poetry by Julius A. Elias

Plato's Defence of Poetry

Julius A. Elias

261 pages hardcover

2 editions

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Ignorant, irrational and irresponsible: these are the terms used by Plato when referring to poets. Yet the philosopher acknowledged that he was not insensible to the charms of poetry, and many would agree that Plato's myths are themselves poetry o...

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