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Aristotle's Poetics

In Our Time

CHAPTER

Exploring Aristotle's Concept of Catharsis in Art

The chapter delves into Aristotle's exploration of catharsis in art, focusing on the arousal of pity and fear for emotional cleansing and balance. It compares his views to Plato's concerns, highlighting the ethical and psychological benefits of experiencing intense emotions through art. Aristotle emphasizes the importance of feeling emotions in the right manner while advocating for a restoration of emotional equilibrium.

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