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The Philosophy of Literature

Contemporary and Classic Readings - An Anthology

Dominic McIver Lopes editor Eileen John editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:19th Dec '03

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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

"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

ISBN: 9781405112093

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 33mm

Weight: 803g

384 pages