Tragedy and Philosophy
| Author | : Walter Kaufmann |
| Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
| Total Pages | : 414 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0691020051 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780691020051 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (051 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Tragedy and Philosophy by : Walter Kaufmann
Download or read book Tragedy and Philosophy written by Walter Kaufmann and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A critical re-examination of the views of Plato, Aristotle, Hegel and Nietzsche on tragedy. Ancient Greek tragedy is revealed as surprisingly modern and experimental, while such concepts as mimesis, catharsis, hubris and the tragic collision are discussed from different perspectives.