Athena's Thought Translation Series · Philosophy of Literature

Author: Gustav Müller
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Publish Date: 2001-10-01
Features: The philosophy of literature should demonstrate: the values that dominate and distinguish races, eras, and cultures, and make them understandable to humans, also point towards their imagination and are embodied in literary art. The purpose of this book is precisely this. The historical method adopted in the book is merely a means and not an end, and I do not intend to discuss anything about literary history. Art should not be seen as art for art's sake, but as art for philosophy's sake. The basis for the examples selected in the book lies in their help in conducting philosophical research. The ever-changing literary styles are the result of the underlying philosophical changes in art and all other literary activities.