Analytic Philosophy and the World of the Play
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Theatre, Performing Arts, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
| Author: | Michael Y. Bennett | ISBN: | 9781315294711 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | July 14, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Michael Y. Bennett |
| ISBN: | 9781315294711 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | July 14, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
Theatrical characters’ dual existence on stage and in text presents a unique, challenging case for the analytical philosopher.
Analytic Philosophy and the World of the Play re-examines the ontological status of theatre and its fictional objects through the "possible worlds" thesis, arguing that theatre is not a mirror of our world, but a re-creation of it. Taking a fresh look at theatre’s key elements, including the hotly contested relationships between character and actor; onstage and offstage "worlds"; and the play-text and performance, Michael Y. Bennett presents a radical new way of understanding the world of the play.
Theatrical characters’ dual existence on stage and in text presents a unique, challenging case for the analytical philosopher.
Analytic Philosophy and the World of the Play re-examines the ontological status of theatre and its fictional objects through the "possible worlds" thesis, arguing that theatre is not a mirror of our world, but a re-creation of it. Taking a fresh look at theatre’s key elements, including the hotly contested relationships between character and actor; onstage and offstage "worlds"; and the play-text and performance, Michael Y. Bennett presents a radical new way of understanding the world of the play.
