Length35m
About this audiobook
In a meeting with a prize-winning rhapsode, Socrates investigates the link between artistic performance and genuine knowledge. The philosopher uses the metaphor of a magnetic chain to explain how divine inspiration flows from the muse to the poet and finally to the audience, bypassing the intellect entirely. The text questions whether performers truly understand the subjects they enact or if they are merely possessed intermediaries. It is a fascinating early inquiry into the psychology of creativity and the irrational roots of art.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length35 mins
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Publish dateJan 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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1Ion: Plato
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