Plato — "The poets, beginning with Homer, are to be banished from the ideal city because …"

The poets, beginning with Homer, are to be banished from the ideal city because they appeal to the emotions and irrational parts of the soul, and distort the truth.
Plato — Plato Ancient · Philosopher, The Republic

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Plato's Republic X, 607a-b, advocating for censorship of art

Date: c. 375 BCE

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