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Ethics, Literature, and Theory: An Introductory Reader brings
together the work of contemporary scholars, teachers, and writers
into lively discussion on the moral role of literature and the
relationship between aesthetics, art, and ethics. Do the rich
descriptions and narrative shapings of literature provide a
valuable resource for readers, writers, philosophers, and everyday
people to imagine and confront the ultimate questions of life? Do
the human activities of storytelling and complex moral
decision-making have a deep connection? What are the moral
responsibilities of the artist, critic, and reader? What can
religious perspectives_from Catholic to Protestant to
Mormon_contribute to literary criticism? What do we mean when we
talk about ethical criticism and how does this differ from the
common notion of censorship? Thirty well known contributors reflect
on these questions including: literary theorists Marshall Gregory,
James Phelan, and Wayne Booth; philosophers Martha Nussbaum,
Richard Hart, and Nina Rosenstand; and authors John Updike, Charles
Johnson, Flannery O'Connor, and Bernard Malamud. Divided into four
sections, with introductory matter and questions for discussion,
this accessible anthology represents the most crucial work today
exploring the interdisciplinary connections among literature,
religion and philosophy.
Though a highly regarded American writer, John Steinbeck's appeal
and influence extend far beyond North American borders. In John
Steinbeck's Global Dimensions, editors Kyoko Ariki, Luchen Li, and
Scott Pugh have assembled some of the best in current critical
analysis of the Nobel Prize-winner's work. A compilation of papers
by scholars from the U.S., Japan, China, Korea, India, and
Slovenia, this work provides a window into the critical reception
of Steinbeck's works around the globe. In doing so, this volume
incorporates diverse approaches, including cultural studies, film
analysis, gender studies, and most especially comparative studies
of sociopolitical, philosophical, and religious motifs in
Steinbeck's fiction. This collection includes four parts, each
considering a broad dimension of Steinbeck's work. The cultural and
social dimensions of his fiction are considered with essays by
prominent scholars on moral philosophy, dysfunctional families, Ayn
Rand's possible influence, and other topics. The second section
focuses on aesthetic dimensions, including considerations of
Steinbeck's theatrical vision and postmodern aspects of his work.
The third section considers reader reception issues and in
particular surveys Islamic, Buddhist, and Indian philosophy echoed
in the author's works. The final section of the book is an essay
considering the global possibilities for future Steinbeck studies.
A convenient casebook of the latest in Steinbeck studies, this
volume documents the breadth of current international interest in
his fiction, his films, and his philosophy. The included essays are
particularly useful for showing critical readings from various
cultural standpoints, readings that often stand in sharp,
interesting contrast to each other. Overall, this collection of
essays gives an unmatched sense of how John Steinbeck's work
continues to reach readers and scholars around the world.
More than any other author of the Modern period of American
literature, John Steinbeck evidenced a serious interest and
background in moral philosophy. His personal reading collection
included works ranging from Kant and Spinoza to Taoism and the
Bible. Critics also consistently identify Steinbeck as an author
whose work promotes serious moral reflection and whose characters
undergo profound moral growth. Yet to date there has been no
sustained examination of either John Steinbeck's personal moral
philosophy or the ethical features and content of his major works.
This critical neglect is remedied by a collection of highly
readable essays exploring the philosophy and work of one of
America's few Nobel Prize winning authors. These thirteen essays,
written by experts both within philosophy and Steinbeck studies,
examine almost all of Steinbeck's major works. Included in the
compilation are five general essays examining Steinbeck's own moral
philosophy and eight specific essays analyzing the ethics of
various major works.
Ethics, Literature, and Theory: An Introductory Reader brings
together the work of contemporary scholars, teachers, and writers
into lively discussion on the moral role of literature and the
relationship between aesthetics, art, and ethics. Do the rich
descriptions and narrative shapings of literature provide a
valuable resource for readers, writers, philosophers, and everyday
people to imagine and confront the ultimate questions of life? Do
the human activities of storytelling and complex moral
decision-making have a deep connection? What are the moral
responsibilities of the artist, critic, and reader? What can
religious perspectives-from Catholic to Protestant to
Mormon-contribute to literary criticism? What do we mean when we
talk about ethical criticism and how does this differ from the
common notion of censorship? Thirty well known contributors reflect
on these questions including: literary theorists Marshall Gregory,
James Phelan, and Wayne Booth; philosophers Martha Nussbaum,
Richard Hart, and Nina Rosenstand; and authors John Updike, Charles
Johnson, Flannery O'Connor, and Bernard Malamud. Divided into four
sections, with introductory matter and questions for discussion,
this accessible anthology represents the most crucial work today
exploring the interdisciplinary connections among literature,
religion and philosophy.
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