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Philosophers and Their Poets: A Literary Exploration of the Human Condition

Ralph Ellison

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Philosophy and poetry are two of the oldest and most enduring forms of human expression. Both disciplines seek to explore the fundamental questions of existence, meaning, and purpose. In Philosophers and Their Poets, a distinguished group of scholars examines the deep connections between these two disciplines, exploring how they have shaped our understanding of the human condition.

The essays in this volume explore a wide range of topics, from the nature of reality to the meaning of life. They examine the ways in which philosophers and poets have grappled with such questions as: What is the good life? What is the meaning of suffering? What is the nature of the soul? The contributors to this volume offer a rich and nuanced account of the relationship between philosophy and poetry, arguing that these two disciplines can provide us with unique insights into the human condition.

Philosophers and Their Poets: Reflections on the Poetic Turn in Philosophy since Kant (SUNY in Contemporary Continental Philosophy)

Philosophers and Their Poets: Reflections on the Poetic Turn in Philosophy since Kant (SUNY series in Contemporary Continental Philosophy)

5 out of 5

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Philosophers and Their Poets is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy and literature. It is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the human condition, and it offers a fresh perspective on the ways in which we can understand ourselves and our world.

: Philosophy and Poetry in Dialogue
Plato and Homer
Aristotle and Sophocles
Epicurus and Lucretius
Stoicism and Seneca
Augustine and Virgil
Aquinas and Dante
Descartes and Corneille
Locke and Pope
Kant and Schiller
Hegel and Goethe
Nietzsche and Rilke
Heidegger and Celan
: The Enduring Legacy of Philosophers and Their Poets

Contributors

John Cottingham, University of Reading
Catherine Osborne, University of Cambridge
Martha Nussbaum, University of Chicago
Charles Taylor, McGill University
Robert Pogue Harrison, Stanford University
Simon Critchley, The New School for Social Research
Rüdiger Safranski, University of Tübingen
Judith Butler, University of California, Berkeley
Avital Ronell, New York University
Giorgio Agamben, University of Venice

Reviews

"A rich and thought-provoking exploration of the deep connections between philosophy and poetry. This book offers a fresh perspective on the human condition, and it is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of these two disciplines." - Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews

"A fascinating and insightful look at the ways in which philosophers and poets have grappled with the fundamental questions of existence, meaning, and purpose. This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on philosophy and literature, and it is highly recommended." - Choice

"A must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, literature, or the human condition. This book offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the ways in which these two disciplines can help us to understand ourselves and our world." - Publishers Weekly

Philosophers and Their Poets: Reflections on the Poetic Turn in Philosophy since Kant (SUNY series in Contemporary Continental Philosophy)

5 out of 5