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Neorealism and the "New" ItalyRethinking Compassion in Light of Neorealism

Neorealism and the "New" Italy: Rethinking Compassion in Light of Neorealism [This chapter presents the theoretical background to scrutinize forms of compassion in neorealist literary and cinematic texts. It applies theories of emotions formerly examined to some neorealist texts to demonstrate that in certain instances those theories need to be reevaluated. For instance, neorealist works invite discussions concerning the relationships among compassion and rational practices, evaluated inquiries, and the sufferers’ responsibility in situations of terror. In the extreme life-threatening conditions that prevailed in Italy during World War II, the Resistance, and the Holocaust, unlike previously demonstrated, apparently trivial aspects of life could elicit compassion. This chapter also illustrates how neorealist works portray compassionate reactions highlighting the horror of the circumstances and providing further evidence of the connection between compassion and responsibility.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Neorealism and the "New" ItalyRethinking Compassion in Light of Neorealism

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Palgrave Macmillan US
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
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978-1-137-54132-1
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77 –85
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10.1057/978-1-137-52416-4_9
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[This chapter presents the theoretical background to scrutinize forms of compassion in neorealist literary and cinematic texts. It applies theories of emotions formerly examined to some neorealist texts to demonstrate that in certain instances those theories need to be reevaluated. For instance, neorealist works invite discussions concerning the relationships among compassion and rational practices, evaluated inquiries, and the sufferers’ responsibility in situations of terror. In the extreme life-threatening conditions that prevailed in Italy during World War II, the Resistance, and the Holocaust, unlike previously demonstrated, apparently trivial aspects of life could elicit compassion. This chapter also illustrates how neorealist works portray compassionate reactions highlighting the horror of the circumstances and providing further evidence of the connection between compassion and responsibility.]

Published: Aug 21, 2016

Keywords: Concentration Camp; Moral Code; Ordinary Object; Feminist Epistemology; German Soldier

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