Shakespeare the Philosopher

Synopsis

Australian radio series on philosophy presented by Alan Saunders. In this edition Dr Kerry Sanders
Lecturer in Philosophy, Centre of Continuing Education
University of Sydney and Sydney College of the Arts argues that Shakespeare’s plays reflect the ferment of the post-Reformation world. New ideas of human nature, the rise of science and the conflict between the bourgeois individual and the old feudal order of rank and duty are played out in the complex psychology of his characters and their social and political problems. Shakespeare turns philosophy into drama.

Series

Philosopher’s Zone, The

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Radio

Notes

A transcript of the interview is available at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/philosopherszone/stories/2007/1929972.htm (accessed 2/2008).

Subjects

Philosophy

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Philosophy

Credits

Contributor

Alan Saunders; Sanders. Kerry

Production Company

Name

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Distributor (Sale)

Name

ABC Commercial

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