29 - Plato's Republic 12: Poetic Sweet Tooth
Good in Theory: A Political Philosophy Podcast
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The Imitation of Poetry and Lack of Wisdom
The speakers discuss the concept of imitation and its implications, exploring whether an imitation without understanding can be considered genuine. They delve into the wisdom of poets, questioning their credibility and arguing that they lack true understanding. The chapter concludes that poets, like all artists, imitate goodness but lack reliable knowledge, making them an unreliable source of guidance.
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