Why does Plato want the artists to be kept away from the ideal state

 MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-5)

BRITISH NOVEL

ASSIGNMENT

 

Course Code: MEG-05

Assignment Code: MEG-05/TMA/2023-24 

Max. Marks: 100 

Answer all questions.

1. Why does Plato want the artists to be kept away from the ideal state? Discuss.

Ans:

Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, proposed a radical vision of the ideal state in his seminal work "The Republic." In this utopian society, Plato advocates for the governance by philosopher-kings who possess wisdom, virtue, and a deep understanding of the Forms or ideals. Central to Plato's conception of the ideal state is his belief in the strict regulation of the arts and the exclusion of artists from the republic. Plato's reasons for wanting to keep artists away from the ideal state are multifaceted, reflecting his broader philosophical concerns about the potential negative influence of art on individuals and society as a whole.

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