Othello and the Problem of Knowledge

Reading Shakespeare through Wittgenstein

Autori

• Richard Gaskin

Parametri

• 140 pagine
• 5 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Filosofia
• Sulla letteratura
• Teatro

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Focusing on the epistemological issues in Othello, this book employs analytic philosophy, particularly the insights of later Wittgenstein, to delve into the complexities of knowledge and belief depicted in the play. It examines how Shakespeare navigates themes of perception, truth, and understanding, offering a philosophical lens to interpret the characters' struggles and the narrative's unfolding.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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