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September 10, 2025Tattva - Journal of Philosophy0 citationsOpen Access

Rhyme Against Reason: On the Platonic Theory of Art

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MKMiss Manpreet Kaur

Key Points

  • Evaluates the influence of plato on the classical conflict between rhyme and reason, and their implications for art.
  • Investigates socrates’ notion of divinity while outlining the metaphysics of poetry and artistic inspiration.
  • Discusses the unresolved tensions between philosophy and poetry, reflecting broader aesthetic debates.
  • Explores the philosophical perspectives on art, questioning the value of emotional expression versus rational thought.

Abstract

In this essay, I trace the influence of Plato on the classical feud between rhyme and reason and investigate Socrates’ notion of divinity to sketch out his theory of art. I also draw a general outline of the metaphysics of poetry enfolding artistic inspiration. Finally, I evaluate the unsettled scores between philosophy and poetry.

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Miss Manpreet Kaur (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1ad6354b1d3bfb60e5916https://doi.org/10.12726/tjp.33.4
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