Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Maybe Plato Was Right

In the following article from the latest Newsweek, writer Sharon Begley offers an explanation of why we often vote based on a candidate's "story" rather than "experience, positions on issues and policy proposals." In what ways might Begley's essay corroborate Plato's fear of the effect of poets (or storytellers) on the ideal society?


"Heard Any Good Stories Lately?"

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