On the Theory of Mimesis in Gadamer's Philosophy of Art
Date Issued
2015
Date
2015
Author(s)
Huang, Shih-Han
Abstract
Mimetic theory of art has been seen as an outdated theory for a long time, but this thesis shows how Gadamer’s theory of mimesis challenges this prejudice. After demonstrating that Gadamer inherits the element of “recognition” from classical concept of mimesis, we explain how Gadamer repudiates the dominance of original over imitation that Plato insists, and thus his theory of mimesis resolves the problems resulting from Plato’s insistence and is able to explain the phenomena of various artworks. These discussions provide a clear illustration that Gadamer refreshes the old tradition, and in addition constructs a reasonable contemporary theory of mimesis.
Subjects
Gadamer
mimesis
philosophy of art
philosophical hermeneutics
Plato
Type
thesis
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