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Philosophy and Theatre: An Introduction Book

Philosophy and Theatre 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...Read More

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  • Blackwell

    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...

  • Foyles

    Philosophy and Theatre is the first introduction to the topic, and an ideal starting point for those studying philosophy, theatre studies and related arts subjects.

  • 0415604516
  • 9780415604512
  • Tom Stern
  • 27 September 2013
  • Routledge
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 224
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