Plato argued that traditionally accepted forms of poetry, drama, and music are unsound, as they are conducive to warped ethical standards. This view has been wi... » 

Plato argued that traditionally accepted forms of poetry, drama, and music are unsound, as they are conducive to warped ethical standards. This view has been widely rejected; but the author here argues that Plato's case is a more coherent and profound challenge to the arts than has been supposed. «