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Philosophy and Theatre: An Introduction

Philosophy and Theatre: An Introduction Paperback / softback - 2013 - 1st Edition

by Tom Stern

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  • Title Philosophy and Theatre: An Introduction
  • Author Tom Stern
  • Binding Paperback / softback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition New
  • Pages 210
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge
  • Date 2013-09-27
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # B9780415604512
  • ISBN 9780415604512 / 0415604516
  • Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 in (23.11 x 15.49 x 1.27 cm)
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Philosophical
  • Library of Congress subjects Theater and philosophy
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2013010017
  • Dewey Decimal Code 792.01

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From the publisher

The relationship between philosophy and theatre is a central theme in the writings of Plato and Aristotle and of dramatists from Aristophanes to Stoppard. Where Plato argued that playwrights and actors should be banished from the ideal city for their suspect imitations of reality, Aristotle argued that theatre, particularly tragedy, was vital for stimulating our emotions and helping us to understanding ourselves.

Despite this rich history the study of philosophy and theatre has been largely overlooked in contemporary philosophy. This is the first book to introduce philosophy and theatre. It covers key topics and debates, presenting the contributions of major figures in the history of philosophy, including:

  • what is theatre? How does theatre compare with other arts?
  • theatre as imitation, including Plato on mimesis
  • truth and illusion in the theatre, including Nietzsche on tragedy
  • theatre as history
  • theatre and morality, including Rousseau's criticisms of theatre
  • audience and emotion, including Aristotle on catharsis
  • theatre and politics, including Brecht's Epic Theatre.

Including annotated further reading and summaries at the end of each chapter, Philosophy and Theatre is an ideal starting point for those studying philosophy, theatre studies and related subjects in the arts and humanities.

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  • Choice, 07/01/2014, Page 0

About the author

Tom Stern is a Lecturer in Philosophy and the Academic Director of European Social and Political Studies at University College London, UK.

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