Der Streit über die Tragödie by Theodor Lipps

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Author Lipps, Theodor, 1851-1914
Title Der Streit über die Tragödie
Note Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Der Streit über die Tragödie" by Theodor Lipps is a philosophical exploration of tragedy written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the various theories surrounding tragic art, addressing fundamental concepts like the resignation of the tragic hero, poetic justice, and the nature of suffering in relation to tragedy, offering a critical examination of how these ideas affect our understanding and appreciation of tragic works. The opening of the text presents a thorough introduction to Lipps' examination of the aesthetic experience of tragedy. He argues that artistic enjoyment does not rely on a rational understanding of the artwork’s effects, suggesting that misinterpretations of tragic art can lead to a diminished appreciation of its true value. Lipps critiques prevailing theories that ascribe a didactic role to tragedy, emphasizing instead that the true experience of a tragic work lies within its representation of suffering and conflict, rather than in deriving optimistic perspectives or moral lessons from them. Through his analysis, Lipps establishes a foundation for a deeper philosophical discourse on tragedy and invites readers to rethink their assumptions about the genre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Psychology, Applied
Subject Tragedy
Category Text
EBook-No. 8375
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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