Question

3. Compare Plato's and Aristotle's views on whether art has a positive or a negative influence, and

discuss the topic of violence in films and on television with reference to Plato's and Aristotle's
theories. Incorporate into your answer how each might response to a specific film or story
you've seen or read. Also, consider Nussbaum's comment "We have never lived enough. Our
experience is, without fiction, too confined and too parochial. Literature extends it, making us
reflect and feel about what might otherwise be too distant for feeling." when formulating your
response.

Answer 1

Plato said that artist and poet imitate nature whereas Aristotle is against this statement.

Step-by-step explanation:

Plato said that artist and poet imitate nature through his art or in other words a work of art is a reflection of nature while on the other hand, Aristotle argues that a work of art does not imitate nature as it is or in other words a work of art is not a true reflection of nature. According to Plato, art has a positive effect whereas Aristotle says that art have no effect on our personality or life. Watching violence in films can greatly changed the personality of our children because these violence can change the mindset and incorporate aggressive behaviour in our child's personality so watching violence is not good for our children.