Philosophy and Theatre: An Introduction

by Tom Stern

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415604516
• ISBN13: 9780415604512
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"