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OverviewBeckett's novel Molloy and the question how this work evokes a pericular kind of feeling associated with its exhibition of meaninglessness, namely the feeling of the sublime, is the point of departure for this study. Kant's theory of the sublime is interpreted within the framework of his aesthetic and moral theories, suggesting a way to understand the claim to universal validity for aesthetic judgements. Kant claims that the judgements of the sublime serves morality but he fails to provide this link, so a theory of how this aesthetic judgement can contribute to the cultivation of moral character is developed. It is argued that Kant held that art, including narrative art like the novel, can be sublime. Kant's theory of the sublime is shown to be relevant for modern works of art, and the application of this Kantian framework throws new light on the discussion of the moral aspects of Beckett's literary work. According to this account, Molloy is a sublime work of art, and despite its amoral content can serve the reader's moral cultivation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bjorn K. MyskjaPublisher: De Gruyter Imprint: De Gruyter Edition: Reprint 2012 Volume: 140 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.594kg ISBN: 9783110171266ISBN 10: 3110171260 Pages: 325 Publication Date: 13 December 2001 Recommended Age: College Graduate Student Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThe author is associate professor in ethics and political philosophy, Department of Philosophy, NTNU Trond Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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