The Philosophy of Literature: Contemporary and Classic Readings - An Anthology (Blackwell Philosophy Anthologies): 22 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405112093 ISBN 13: 9781405112093

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2003

Synopsis

Essential readings in the philosophy of literature are brought together for the first time in this anthology. * Contains forty-five substantial and carefully chosen essays and extracts* Provides a balanced and coherent overview of developments in the field during the past thirty years, including influential work on fiction, interpretation, metaphor, literary value, and the definition and ontology of literature* Includes an additional historical section featuring generous selections of the writings of early pioneers such as Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Hume* Serves as an ideal introduction to the philosophy of literature or the philosophy of art, as well as a handy compilation of contributions to the field by its leading figures

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Review:

"This collection provides an ideal introduction to the issues that draw analytic philosophers to literature. It brings together an extraordinary array of the most vital, influential, and sophisticated essays published by philosophers of literature in the past three decades." Stephen Davies, University of Auckland

"These essays, taken together, constitute a serious and probing exploration of several of the most fundamental philosophical puzzles about literature. They are also accessible, engaging, and frequently a lot of fun. A superb collection!" Kendall Walton, University of Michigan

From the Back Cover:

Forty-five essential readings in the philosophy of literature are brought together for the first time in this anthology to provide a balanced and coherent overview of developments in the field during the past 30 years. They include substantial and carefully chosen essays and extracts which highlight influential work on fiction, emotion, interpretation, metaphor, literary value, and the definition and ontology of literature. An additional historical section features generous selections of the writings of early pioneers such as Plato, Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Hume.

This authoritative volume offers a handy compilation of contributions to the field by its leading figures. It is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of literature or the philosophy of art.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1405112093
• ISBN 13: 9781405112093
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384
• Editor: John Eileen, McIver Lopes Dominic