Shakespeare's Philosophy Quotes

“There are three areas in which I think this spirit of uncertainty pervades the plays: knowledge and skepticism; the nature of the self; and the character of causality.”
― Colin McGinn, Shakespeare's Philosophy: Discovering the Meaning Behind the Plays

“These themes include skepticism and the possibility of human knowledge; the nature of the self and personal identity; the understanding of causation; the existence and nature of evil; the formative power of language.”
― Colin McGinn, Shakespeare's Philosophy: Discovering the Meaning Behind the Plays

“In a word, Shakespeare comes across as a bit of a biological determinist.   Toward”
― Colin McGinn, Shakespeare's Philosophy: Discovering the Meaning Behind the Plays