Shakespeare's Philosophy: Discovering the Meaning Behind the Plays Summary and Reviews

Shakespeare's Philosophy: Discovering the Meaning Behind the Plays
by Colin Mcginn

Shakespeare's Philosophy: Discovering the Meaning Behind the Plays
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Author: Colin Mcginn
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-01
ISBN: 0060856165
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Harper Perennial

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Book Review: Challenging & Thought Provoking
Summary: 5 Stars

McGinn has produced a consistently stimulating and provocative book in his examination of the philosophical questions explored in Shakespeare's plays. His consideration of the Dream, Lear, Othello et al through the lens of questions of philosophy (the nature of identity, causality, the problem of knowing other minds, etc) makes for wonderful reading. McGinn's turn of phrase is regularly amusing and often strikingly brilliant. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Shakespeare's plays and their relevance to the larger questions facing us all.

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