Includes works by Gabriel Marcel in chronological order of composition.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: pt. One Gabriel Marcel: Philosopher-Dramatist-Musician -- ch. I Introduction to Gabriel Marcel's Philosophic Quest -- Through Music -- Through Theater -- Through Philosophy -- Proper Relations Between Theater and Philosophy -- pt. Two Dramatic Approaches to Creative Fidelity -- ch. II The Unfathomable: A Search for Presence -- ch. III The Lantern: and the Light of Truth -- ch. IV Dot the I: An Existential Witness of the Light of Truth -- ch. V The Rebellious Heart: and Human Creativity -- ch. VI The Double Expertise: Fidelity and Infidelity -- ch. VII Colombyre or the Torch of Peace: The Role of Person-Community in Living Creative Fidelity to Values -- ch. VIII The Sting: Threatening the Foundations of Fidelity -- ch. IX Rome Is No Longer in Rome: Challenge for Creative Incarnations of Fidelity -- ch. X Conclusion: Creative Fidelity, Sketch of the Essential Features Highlighted -- pt. Three Resources for Research -- I. Biblio-biography -- II. Parallel of Theater and Philosophy -- III. Works by Gabriel Marcel in chronological order of composition -- A. Philosophy -- B. Plays -- C. Drama Criticism -- D. Music -- E. Combination -- IV. Bibliographic References -- V. Partial List of Plays Produced -- VI. Centers of Research.

Dramatic Approaches to Creative Fidelity is a unique study of the work of Gabriel Marcel, a twentieth-century philospher of international renown. This book brings a fresh perspective to the examination of Marcel's thought, highlighting facets that are sure to interest many different audiences.

Dramatic Approaches to Creative Fidelity presents a clear exposition of the nature of creative fidelity, a central theme in Marcel's life and work. The distinctive contribution of this book, however, is its illustration of how theater and philosophy are complementary in Marcel's investigation and reflective clarification of life's existential questions. Each chapter of the book studies a play and a contemporary philosphic essay and examines how they relate to clarify a particular aspect of creative fidelity. Thus, this work communicates Marcel's understanding of the nature of creative fidelity. Illustrates the relationships that links theater and philosophy, and demonstrates the important role theater plays in providing a privileged way into personal philosophizing.

The principal aim of this book is to introduce English-Speaking audiences to Gabriel Marcel's theater. The book also intends to suggest to students. teachers, scholars, and theatrical personnel the heuristic as well as the pedagogical advantages offered by an integrated approach that sees Marcel's theater and philosophy as essentilly complementary. --Book Jacket.