160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
160 Pages
by
Routledge
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Literature, like the visual arts, poses its own philosophical problems. While literary theorists have discussed the nature of literature intensively, analytic philosophers have usually dealt with literary problems either within the general framework of aesthetics or else in a way that is accessible only to a philosophical audience. The present book is unique in that it introduces the philosophy of... Read more
1 What is literature? Clearing the ground 2 What is literature? Definitions and resemblances 3 Fiction 4 Psychological reactions to fiction 5 Imagination 6 Metaphor 7 Interpretation and intention 8 Literature, truth and morality 9 Literary appraisals
Biography
Christopher New is former Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Hong Kong. He is also the author of a number of novels.
'Something like the present work has been needed for some time ... useful for more advanced undergraduates taking both literature and philosophy courses including aesthetics, as well as being a handy reference item for the professional.' - Julius Groos XXVII/3 1999
