02215cam a22003133u 4500 8375 UtSlPG 20260610133220.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 BF PN Lipps, Theodor, 1851-1914 Der Streit über die Tragödie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-06-01 E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso, Thomas Berger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Psychology, Applied Tragedy https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8375 50357 50357