Aristotle, contrary to Plato, did not believe that art could arouse powerful emotions such as pity and fear.

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Aristotle believed that art could in fact arouse powerful emotions such as pity and fear, and that this was a valuable aspect of art. He discussed the concept of "catharsis," in which experiencing these emotions through art could have a purging or cleansing effect on the viewer's own emotions.

Aristotle, Contrary to Plato, Did Not Believe That Art Could