A Philosophical Interpretation of Brecht’s Theory of Epic Theatre and The Play The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

This article sets off from the question Brecht makes us think of: What is your relation to the reality? Brecht creates the theory of epic theatre as an alternative way for the production of reality. Brecht’s play The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is a work of art in which an implementations of all characteristics of the theory of epic theatre can be found. In the beginning of the article an account of the place of the theory of epic theatre in the philosophy of art is tried to be given. After that, historical and theatrical importance of Brecht’s play The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is explained. A song titled as “Home” mentioned in the play but had not written by Brecht is written. Finally a philosophical evaluation of the play The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui in context of the theory of epic theatre is made