Plato's Republic (Robin Hanson & Agnes Callard, with Arnold Brooks)
Minds Almost Meeting
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Plato's Vision: Censorship and Governance
This chapter examines the philosophical debates in Plato's Republic, particularly concerning censorship and the role of poetry in society. It contrasts contemporary views on literature's influence with Plato's belief that poetry can undermine societal ideals. The discussion further explores the necessity of understanding political ideology and the relationship between individual minds and state structures.
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