What is Mimesis? (Aristotle's Poetics)

A description of the concept of mimesis or imitation as used in Aristotle's poetics (and how it differs from the treatment of the concept in Plato).

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[enzocypriani]

Best videos on the book, covers very much its integrity! Thank you

[cultureandtheory]

"Thank you so much for the video; your knowledge is greatly appreciated and has been incredibly helpful!"

[actiongamemaster]

I know an example of a badly made mimesis, the new track for carnival night zone act 2 in sonic origins.

[samwait]

this was so interesting & concisely explained - thank you!

[minhaljhatial]

please do talk on the charges of plato against poetry and aristotle's defence of poetry as written in book 'Poetics' with respect to mimesis view of them both and how they have argued on whether the poetry is is good or bad

[chaseharrison]

First (also I thought about recommending this topic after hearing it brought up in a comment section recently)

[NicoAssaf]

Will you do a series on Aristotle's "Metaphysics"?

[jameseldridge]

I think music/art/theatre has been net negative on humanity