Henry Pickford

Thinking With Tolstoy and Wittgenstein: Expression, Emotion, and Art

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ISBN 13:: 9780810131729
author:: Henry Pickford
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Northwestern University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 2 x 22.9 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, Philosophers
Condition:: New
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Thinking with Tolstoy and Wittgenstein: Expression, Emotion, and Art In this thought-provoking study, Henry W. Pickford explores how two influential thinkers - Leo Tolstoy and Ludwig Wittgenstein - can help us understand the nature of meaning and expression in art. Drawing on close readings of literary texts and philosophical argumentation, Pickford develops a new theory that challenges prevailing ideas about the role of emotion and ethics in artistic creation. By examining the complex relationships between Tolstoy's philosophy of art and Wittgenstein's critical appreciation of his work, Pickford reveals how these thinkers can be used to construct a compelling position on contemporary debates about aesthetics, emotion, and expression. This book offers a fresh perspective on the ways in which we think about art and its relationship to our emotions and values. Through its interdisciplinary approach, this study provides valuable insights for anyone interested in literary criticism, philosophy, or the arts.

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