Philosophy and theatre

Philosophy and theatre: an introduction

by Stern, Tom

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"The relationship between philosophy and theatre is a central theme in the writings of Plato and Aristotle and of dramatists from Aristophanes to Stoppard. Whereas 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 understand ourselves. Despite this rich history, the study of philosophy and theatre has been largely ov…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Philosophy and theatre : an introduction / by Tom Stern.

Summary

"The relationship between philosophy and theatre is a central theme in the writings of Plato and Aristotle and of dramatists from Aristophanes to Stoppard. Whereas 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 understand 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." -- Back cover.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2013.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Routledge
  • Place of Publication:Abingdon, Oxon
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2013.

The Physical Object

  • Description:pages cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:0415604516, 9780415604512, 0415604508, 9780415604505, 1315887517, 9781315887517, 1134575912, 9781134575916
  • oclc:ocn868009979
  • LC Classification:PN
  • Dewey Decimal:792.01

Table of Contents

Preface -- What is theatre? -- From the world to the stage. Mimesis: imitation and imagination -- Truth and illusion -- History in the making -- From the stage to the world. A school of morals? -- Emotions -- Collective action: theatre and politics.

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Subjects

Theater and philosophy Théâtre et philosophie

Writers

Stern, Tom

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