“In a society where the philosophers will rule and the rulers philosophize, art would have no place.” Philosophers like Plato and Socrates are often thought to be firmly against art. Plato was said to believe that the imitation of reality in art can only corrupt minds. Yet, Plato’s Ion is a dialogue exclusively on art – poetry in particular. Contradicting his views in works like Republic, Plato describes art as a divine inspiration. Read full article here
Economics
Show off that you’re a small company
This article shows that size matters when it comes to choosing products – but it matters in different ways. If your product is low-tech, people will judge it as higher quality if it’s from a small company. If your product is high-tech, people will judge it as higher quality if it’s from a big company. So, when it comes to marketing your product, consider how your company size fits with the type of product you’re offering. Read full article here
Merv
January 23, 2023
