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What did Socrates believe about beauty and morality?
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?
Who is considered the philosopher of aesthetics in classical philosophy?
Socrates
How did Aristotle develop Plato's theory of imitation?
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?
What was Plato more concerned with than aesthetics?
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What did Aristotle believe about the immanence of beauty?
What did Aristotle believe about the immanence of beauty?
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What is the role of beauty according to Socrates?
What is the role of beauty according to Socrates?
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How did Plato approach the subject of aesthetics?
How did Plato approach the subject of aesthetics?
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What did Plato believe about art?
What did Plato believe about art?
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How did Aristotle develop Plato's theory of imitation?
How did Aristotle develop Plato's theory of imitation?
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What did Aristotle believe about beautiful objects?
What did Aristotle believe about beautiful objects?
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