110 Pages
by
Routledge
110 Pages
by
Routledge
110 Pages
by
Routledge
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In Just Literature , Tzachi Zamir introduces the idea of 'philosophical criticism' as an innovative approach to interpreting literary texts. Throughout the book, Zamir uses the theme of justice as a case study for this new critical approach. By using ‘philosophical criticism’, Zamir posits that a stronger grasp of the idea of justice can increase one’s understanding of literature, and... Read more
Introduction Part 1 1. The Point of Reading 2. Justice and Literature Part 2 3. Bonds of Justice 4. Pity and the Moral Role of Sadness 5. Fallen Angels Coda Appendix: Compassion and Pity
Biography
Tzachi Zamir is Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
