| Contemporary Debates in Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art Contributor(s): Kieran, Mathew (Editor) |
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ISBN: 140510239X ISBN-13: 9781405102391 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $133.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: "Contemporary Debates in Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art" features 22 original essays by leading authors in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. A pair of contrasting essays addresses each of eleven distinct issues, including the nature of beauty, aesthetic experience, artistic value, and the nature of our emotional responses to art. The contributions to this volume provide a thorough introduction to the major topics in contemporary aesthetics and the philosophy of art, in the distinctive format of philosophers engaging in head-to-head debate at a level accessible to the nonexpert. Showcasing original arguments for well-defined positions, as well as clear and concise statements of sophisticated philosophical views, this volume is an excellent resource for professional philosophers and students alike. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Aesthetics |
| Dewey: 111.85 |
| LCCN: 2005009259 |
| Series: Contemporary Debates in Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 1.32" H x 6.82" W x 9.98" (1.82 lbs) 383 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Contemporary Debates in Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art features pairs of newly commissioned essays by some of the leading theorists working in the field today.
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