Plato (jan 1, 428 BC – jan 1, 328 BC)

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Wrote about Music in "The Republic", "specifically its ethical qualities and what its proper place should be in society." Important in theater, where the chorus would comment on stuff.

"The power of music, often associated with bodily and senseual pleasures, has always unsettled those who would seek to controol human emotions for religious, political, or cultural reasons. At the same time, music has long been praised for its healing properties, spiritual effects, and ability to express emotions. Debates about the dangers and benefits of music continue to this day.

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