How Aristotle Opposes Plato's Attack On Poetry

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...Poetics is viewed as a rejoinder to the tenth chapter of Plato's Republic. Indeed, both pieces address the subject of poetry in society. In Plato's work, according to a student, Socrates claims that poets have no place in an ideal society. The student goes on to suggest that Poetics addresses the fear of Socrates as it respects contagion and the spread of mimetic art. In essence, the truth might be hidden with the use of such tactics. A student asks: "To what extent does the Poetics succeed in securing poetry's place in Socrates' eminently rational ideal society?" It appears to be the case that The Poetics does demonstrate poetry's place in the ideal society. Aristotle gives poetry structure and with that, comes credibility. Poetry then is considered substantial. Yes, Aristotle does effectively challenge Plato's ideas and in his own way, and with staunch reverence, provides a sense that poetry matters.
First, Plato's Republic needs to be examined. Indeed, it does seem as if Plato is somewhat afraid of poetry....

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