Plato has many views of literature on society. ... To understand Plato's disregard for art, it's crucial to first understand what Plato believes is real. ... Plato disregards art as a form of literature due to the lack of authenticity. ... Plato refers to this as his theory of Mimesis, or imitation. ... Plato's allegory then represents society's inability to see larger truths. ...

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