Must we cancel Plato?
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Started January 21, 2026
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Must we cancel Plato?
The Critic (United Kingdom) | Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
Instead of canceling Plato, we should engage with his ideas critically, fostering a deeper understanding of their impact on modern thought.
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Jan 21, 2026
Canceling historical figures like Plato may set a dangerous precedent, leading to a culture that prioritizes sentiment over rigorous debate.
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Jan 21, 2026
Plato's philosophical contributions are too significant to be dismissed; canceling him undermines intellectual heritage.
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Jan 21, 2026
Right-wing cancel culture, while often exaggerated, highlights the need to critically assess historical figures like Plato for their ethical implications.
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Jan 21, 2026
The debate around canceling Plato reflects broader societal tensions, revealing how we navigate complex legacies in our current cultural climate.
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