Question

Which of the following are reasons Plato gives for trying to ban poetry from the ideal state he is outlining in the 'Republic'? (Choose all that apply!)

-The stories poets tell about the gods depict them as immoral, deceiving human beings with their disguises and lying to them.

- The stories poets tell about heroes depict them as less than perfect human beings, subject to emotion and error.

-The stories poets tell of human descendants of the gods depict them as immoral and thus as setting a bad example.

-Poets often present immoral people as happy and moral people as happy.

-Poets could prompt people to rebel against the state.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The stories poets tell about the gods depict them as immoral, deceiving human beings with their disguises and lying to them.
2. The stories poets tell about heroes depict them as less than perfect human beings, subject to emotion and error.
3. Poets often present immoral people as happy and moral people as unhappy.
4. Poets could prompt people to rebel against the state.

These are the reasons Plato gives for trying to ban poetry from the ideal state he is outlining in the 'Republic'.