{"product_id":"philosophy-and-the-puzzles-of-hamlet","title":"Philosophy and the Puzzles of Hamlet","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakespeare's famous play, \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e, has been the subject of more scholarly analysis and criticism than any other work of literature in human history. For all of its generally acknowledged virtues, however, it has also been treated as problematic in a raft of ways. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy and the Puzzles of Hamlet\u003c\/i\u003e, Leon Craig explains that the most oft-cited problems and criticisms are actually solvable puzzles. Through a close reading of the philosophical problems presented in \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e, Craig attempts to provide solutions to these puzzles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe posing of puzzles, some more conspicuous, others less so, is fundamental to Shakespeare's philosophical method and purpose. That is, he has crafted his plays, and \u003ci\u003eHamlet \u003c\/i\u003ein particular, so as to stimulate philosophical activity in the \"judicious\" (as distinct from the \"unskillful\") readers.  By virtue of showing what so many critics treat as faults or flaws are actually intended to be interpretive challenges, Craig aims to raise appreciation for the overall coherence of \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e: that there is more logical rigor to its plot and psychological plausibility to its characterizations than is generally granted, even by its professed admirers.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilosophy and the Puzzles of Hamlet\u003c\/i\u003e endeavors to make clear why \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e, as a work of reason, is far better than is generally recognized, and proves its author to be, not simply the premier poet and playwright he is already universally acknowledged to be, but a philosopher in his own right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251977376088,"sku":"9781501317286","price":46.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781501317286_e5e8d8f8-ee2d-4453-ad68-61cda1ae4912.jpg?v=1743738335","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/philosophy-and-the-puzzles-of-hamlet","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}