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Philosophy and Theatre - An Introduction (Hardcover, New)
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Philosophy and Theatre - An Introduction (Hardcover, New)
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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. 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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