The vertical axis and the agôn between theatre and philosophy

This article explores the controversy between ancient Greek dramatists and their fellow philosophers over the vertical axis, with special reference to Socrates. I begin with a discussion of the vertical axis in Greek theatre, and turn to Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannus to discuss the vertical as a manif...

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Main Author: Ira Avneri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Aesthetics & Culture
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/20004214.2024.2359728
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