JOURNAL ARTICLE

Spiritual exercises and poetry: Pierre Hadot and Du Fu.

  • Published In: Metaphilosophy, 2023, v. 54, n. 1. P. 61 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Harte, Ryan 3 of 3

Abstract

This paper discusses poetry as a site of what Pierre Hadot calls "spiritual exercises," with particular reference to China's greatest poet, Du Fu (712–70 C.E.). While Hadot's work has bridged gaps between (i) philosophy and religion and (ii) theory and practice, this paper suggests that spiritual exercises can also blur the modern separation between form and content. It argues for the possibility of poetry as philosophy; that is, philosophy in a less‐recognized form. If poetry can be spiritual exercise and if spiritual exercise with its goal of self‐transformation is the core of philosophy, then we may be able to treat poetry as one form of philosophy. The paper also demonstrates the relevance of Hadot's work for ancient Chinese and comparative philosophy more broadly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Metaphilosophy. 2023/01, Vol. 54, Issue 1, p61
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0026-1068
  • DOI:10.1111/meta.12598
  • Accession Number:161967788
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