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Analytic Philosophy and the World of the Play

Analytic Philosophy and the World of the Play

Hardcover

Series: Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies

PhilosophyTheater History

ISBN10: 1138239925
ISBN13: 9781138239920
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Jun 9 2017
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
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.

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