
Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art lectures 6. Literary Interpretation
Mar 15, 2011
This podcast explores the debate surrounding the use of the author's intentions in interpreting literary works. It discusses the relationship between the meaning of a literary work and the author's intentions, including different theories and criticisms. The concept of hidden meaning in a work is explored, as well as the debate between intentionalism and anti-intentionalism. The role of author's intentions in interpreting artistic works is discussed, including different perspectives within the intentionalist camp.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Determining Meaning and Author's Intentions
02:47 • 17min
Joseph Raz's View on Literary Interpretation and its Justification
20:05 • 3min
Uncovering the Hidden Meaning of a Work
23:28 • 3min
Debate between Intentionalism and Anti-Intentionalism
26:15 • 6min
Exploring Anti-Intentionalism and Responses
32:35 • 4min
The Role of Author's Intentions in Interpreting Artistic Works
36:54 • 17min
