Which playwright and dramatist provided a new kind of dramaturgy that intended a wholesale repudiation of Aristotelian catharsis (which depends on the audience's empathy with a noble character)and a denial of Stanislavsky's basic principles concerning the aims of acting?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bertolt Brecht developed the concept of "epic theatre," which aimed to provoke rational self-reflection and a critical view of the action on the stage, rather than to trigger the audience's feelings of empathy or catharsis. This approach was in direct opposition to the Aristotelian idea of catharsis and Stanislavsky's method of acting, which emphasized the emotional identification of the audience with the characters.

Which Playwright and Dramatist Provided a New Kind of Dramaturgy