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Catharsis: The Soul’s Journey from Socrates to the Stage
By: Touraj Mohebbi Introduction Theater has always been more than entertainment. In ancient Greece, it was a sacred space—a mirror held up to the soul. At the heart of this experience lies catharsis, a concept introduced by Aristotle to describe the emotional purification that occurs when audiences confront fear and pity through tragedy. But catharsis didn’t emerge in isolation. It was born from a lineage of philosophical thought, beginning with Socrates’ ethical inquiries, shaped by Plato’s metaphysical ideals, and refined by Aristotle’s dramatic theory. This article explores how the soul’s journey—from Socratic dialogue to Aristotelian drama—reveals the spiritual roots of catharsis in Greek philosophy.
By touraj mohebbi3 months ago in Art
Theatre: The Living Ritual of the Modern Human
When the Stage Becomes Healing By Touraj Mohebbi To be, or not to be: that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles And by opposing end them…
By touraj mohebbi3 months ago in Art
Why Do Some People Always Play the Victim?
Parts of this article were created with the help of AI. Introduction Have you ever met someone who always seems to suffer—no matter the situation? Maybe you’ve felt that way yourself. Some people carry pain like a second skin, and over time, that pain becomes part of their identity. This article explores why some individuals unconsciously adopt the victim role, and how it affects their relationships, growth, and sense of self.
By touraj mohebbi3 months ago in Humans
