Richard Thomas Eldridge Knihy

A clear and compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and value of art, in a new, expanded edition.

Exploring the intersection of philosophy and literature, this collection of essays delves into how traditional issues of self-knowledge, identity, and value have evolved since the Romantic and Idealist eras. It examines the innovative ways literary works engage with these philosophical problems and questions the boundaries between the two fields. Contributors analyze both Romantic and Idealist authors and their literary heirs, providing a philosophical lens on contemporary practices while articulating significant ideas about the human subject and value.