The ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, once wrote: “For a change to a new type of music is something to beware of as a hazard of all our fortunes. For the modes of music are never disturbed without unsettling of the most fundamental political and social conventions.” Do you agree or disagree?
Using one genre of music and one decade in history as evidence, you will argue for or against Plato’s claim that music disrupts political and social conventions.
Length—5-7 pages (1250-1750)
Research Requirements—at least 5 sources (primary and secondary)