The Philosopher of Aesthetics
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What did Socrates believe about beauty and morality?

He believed that dwelling in beauty influenced youth for the better, linking beauty and morality

Who is considered the philosopher of aesthetics in classical philosophy?

Socrates

How did Aristotle develop Plato's theory of imitation?

Aristotle developed Plato's theory of imitation in three senses: for moral education, for catharsis, and for character formation

What was Plato more concerned with than aesthetics?

<p>The organization of the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle believe about the immanence of beauty?

<p>Aristotle believed that Plato's idealized forms of beauty were immanent in tangible objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of beauty according to Socrates?

<p>Socrates believed that beauty influenced youth for the better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Plato approach the subject of aesthetics?

<p>Plato approached aesthetics from the viewpoint of its role in relation to the citizenry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Plato believe about art?

<p>Plato believed that art is the imitation of reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Aristotle develop Plato's theory of imitation?

<p>Aristotle expanded Plato's theory of imitation by adding three senses: moral education, catharsis, and character formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle believe about beautiful objects?

<p>Aristotle believed that beautiful objects had to be of a certain size in order to demonstrate unity and wholeness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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