Philosophy and Theatre: An Introduction by Stern, Tom - 2013

Routledge, 2013-11-08. Paperback. Like New. Not much wrong with this one. I say it is NEW, but I guess you could say that there is some slight shelf wear.

Routledge, 2013. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Paperback. Very Good.

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Paperback / softback. New. 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… Read More

Routledge, 2013. Paperback. New. 240 pages. 9.17x6.14x0.51 inches.

Paperback / softback. New.

Routledge, 2013. Paperback. New. 240 pages. 9.17x6.14x0.51 inches.