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Philosophy

Poetics

Anc Grk. Περὶ ποιητικῆς · 335 до н.э.
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Implications and Applications

  • In «Poetics», Aristotle analyzes the structure of tragedy, which is practically applied in dramaturgy to create effective and emotionally impactful works. His concept of catharsis is used in theater and cinema to achieve emotional release in the audience.
  • The principles of plot construction described by Aristotle are applied in literature and screenwriting to create logically coherent and engaging stories.
  • Aristotle emphasizes the importance of mimesis (imitation), which finds application in art and literature, where works strive to reflect reality or its aspects.
  • His ideas about character and motivation are used by writers and screenwriters to create deeply developed and believable heroes.
  • Aristotle introduces the concept of unity of time, place, and action, which became the foundation for classical dramaturgy and continues to influence theatrical productions and cinema.
Poetics
Date of publication: 20 November 2024
Updated: 27 November 2024
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Original titleAnc Grk. Περὶ ποιητικῆς · 335 до н.э.
Genre: Philosophy
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