Aristotle: From Logic to Life - Season 1 Episode 6 Aristotle's Poetics
In lecture six, we consider Aristotle’s Poetics, focusing on his theory of mimesis (artistic representation) and his defense of poetry—especially tragedy—against Plato’s claim that poets should be excluded from the ideal city. Aristotle argues that poetry does more than imitate appearances; it reveals universal patterns of human action, making it “more philosophical than history” because it shows what could happen according to probability and necessity. The lecture concludes with his definition of tragedy and the concept of catharsis, highlighting how tragic drama educates the emotions and contributes to moral and civic formation.
Year: 2026
Genre: Documentary, Talk
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Director: James Orr
Cast: James Orr
Crew: James Orr (Presenter)
First Air Date: Mar 05, 2026
Last Air date: Mar 05, 2026
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 1 Episode
Runtime: 26 minutes
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0.00 users
Popularity: 0.0071
Language: English
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