0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism

Buy Now

Thinking about Stories - An Introduction to Philosophy of Fiction (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,156
Discovery Miles 11 560
Thinking about Stories - An Introduction to Philosophy of Fiction (Paperback): Samuel Lebens, Tatjana von Solodkoff

Thinking about Stories - An Introduction to Philosophy of Fiction (Paperback)

Samuel Lebens, Tatjana von Solodkoff

 (sign in to rate)
Loot Price R1,156 Discovery Miles 11 560 | Repayment Terms: R108 pm x 12*

Bookmark and Share

Expected to ship within 9 - 15 working days

Thinking About Stories is a fun and thought-provoking introduction to philosophical questions about narrative fiction in its many forms, from highbrow literature to pulp fiction to the latest shows on Netflix. Written by philosophers Samuel Lebens and Tatjana von Solodkoff, it engages with fundamental questions about fiction, like: What is it? What does it give us? Does a story need a narrator? And why do sad stories make us cry if we know they aren’t real? The format of the book emulates a lively, verbal exchange: each chapter has only one author while the other appears spontaneously in dialogues in the text along the way, raising questions and voicing criticisms, and inviting responses from their co-author. This unique format allows readers to feel like they are a part of the conversation about the philosophical foundations of some of the fictions in their own lives. Key Features Draws on a wide range of types of narrative fiction, from Harry Potter to Breakfast of Champions to Parks and Recreation. Explores how fiction, despite its detachment from truth, is often best able to teach us important things about the world in which we live. Concludes by asking in the final chapter whether we all might be fictions. Includes bibliographies and suggested reading lists in each chapter

General

Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: September 2023
First published: 2023
Authors: Samuel Lebens • Tatjana von Solodkoff
Dimensions: 229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 978-0-367-64751-3
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Philosophy of language
Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > General
Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Science fiction
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Metaphysics & ontology
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics
Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Metaphysics & ontology
Promotions
LSN: 0-367-64751-6
Barcode: 9780367647513

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!

You might also like..

The Love Song Of Andre P. Brink - A…
Leon De Kock Paperback  (1)
R460 Discovery Miles 4 600
The Road to Mecca
Athol Fugard Paperback  (4)
R95 R85 Discovery Miles 850
The Origin Of Others
Toni Morrison Hardcover  (3)
R609 R539 Discovery Miles 5 390
Koning Eenoog - 'n Migranteverhaal
Toef Jaeger Paperback R110 Discovery Miles 1 100
Recognition - An Anthology Of South…
Paperback R395 R365 Discovery Miles 3 650
The Hill We Climb - An Inaugural Poem
Amanda Gorman Hardcover R328 Discovery Miles 3 280
Fighting And Writing - The Rhodesian…
Luise White Paperback  (1)
R280 R259 Discovery Miles 2 590
Contemporary Plays by African Women…
Yvette Hutchison, Amy Jephta Paperback R846 Discovery Miles 8 460
Introduction To English Literary Studies
D Byrne, G. Kane, … Paperback  (2)
R442 Discovery Miles 4 420
Critical Reading And Writing In The…
Andrew Goatly, Preet Hiradhar Paperback  (1)
R568 Discovery Miles 5 680
On Leopard Rock - A Life Of Adventures
Wilbur Smith Paperback  (1)
R250 R198 Discovery Miles 1 980
Macbeth - No Fear Shakespeare
Spark Notes Paperback R240 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190

See more

Partners