Wellek and Warren argue that a work does not necessarily become better with more philosophical content.

The first section has a strong philosophical content.

The first section has strong philosophical content; however, it then turns to a sentimental novel form and follows a romance.

This work is widely acclaimed for its literary quality as well as the philosophical content.

The authenticity of Epinomis has also been questioned on the grounds of its philosophical content.

What interests us here, however, is not the Cantilena's literary value as much as its philosophical content.

Other works of fiction considered to have philosophical content include:

A number of philosophers are still read for the literary merits of their works apart from their philosophical content.

To drain away the philosophical content of these objects is to cheapen them.

Both the title of the work and much of its philosophical content relate to the supreme yearning within Satan to achieve salvation.