“Through foolishness they deceived themselves into thinking that there was no right or wrong way in music, that it was to be judged good or bad by the pleasure it gave. By their works and their theories they infected the masses with the presumption to think themselves adequate judges. So our theatres, once silent, grew vocal, and aristocracy of music gave way to a pernicious theatrocracy...the criterion was not music, but a reputation for promiscuous cleverness and a spirit of law-breaking.”
Plato
Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher, a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, known for his writings and founding the Academy in Athens.
Plato’s critique warns against replacing true quality and values in art with mere taste, urging awareness of depth and content.
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Plato Quotes on Music and Culture – Unveiling the Hidden Truth!
Discover Plato's powerful critique of music and culture – a warning voice for true values beyond mere taste.
Plato (c. 427 BC – c. 347 BC) was a highly influential ancient Greek philosopher. He studied under Socrates and taught Aristotle. He founded the Academy in Athens, one of the earliest higher learning institutions in the Western world. His works have profoundly influenced philosophy, science, and ethics, including dialogues such as The Republic addressing justice, knowledge, and political philosophy.
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