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OverviewAesthetic and moral value are often seen to go hand in hand. They do so not only practically, such as in our everyday assessments of artworks that raise moral questions, but also theoretically, such as in Kant's theory that beauty is the symbol of morality. Some philosophers have argued that it is in the relation between aesthetic and moral value that the key to an adequate understanding of either notion lies. But difficult questions abound. Must a work of art be morally admirable in order to be aesthetically valuable? How, if at all, do our moral values shape our aesthetic judgements - and vice versa? Aesthetics and Morality is a stimulating and insightful inquiry into precisely this set of questions. Elisabeth Schellekens explores the main ideas and debates at the intersection of aesthetics and moral philosophy. She invites readers to reflect on the nature of beauty, art and morality, and provides the philosophical knowledge to render such reflection more rigorous. This original, inspiring and entertaining book sheds valuable new light on a notably complex and challenging area of thought. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Elisabeth Schellekens (Uppsala University, Sweden)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.234kg ISBN: 9780826497628ISBN 10: 0826497624 Pages: 172 Publication Date: 15 November 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Limits of the Aesthetic Chapter 1: Disentangling the Aesthetic Chapter 2: The Values of Art Part II: Art and Moral Value Chapter 3: Art as a Source of Understanding Chapter 4: Moral Convictions and Artistic Appreciation Chapter 5: Good Art and Moral Purpose Part III: Beauty and Moral Goodness Chapter 6: Kant's Theory of Beauty, Moral Goodness and Freedom Chapter 7: Sensibility to Value Chapter 8: Beauty and Virtue of the Soul BibliographyReviews'A comprehensive and authoritative survey of the complex relations between the aesthetic and the moral, not just saying what the issues are but reflecting judiciously on them. Above all, a delight to read.' Professor Peter Lamarque, Department of Philosophy, University of York, UK 'Schellekens guides the reader through some of the central problems in philosophical aesthetics in an interesting and original way. Aesthetics and Morality offers a refreshing alternative to more traditional introductions to aesthetics.' James Harold, Mount Holyoke College, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews, July 2008 'A comprehensive and authoritative survey of the complex relations between the aesthetic and the moral, not just saying what the issues are but reflecting judiciously on them. Above all, a delight to read.' Professor Peter Lamarque, Department of Philosophy, University of York, UK Author InformationElisabeth Schellekens is Chair Professor of Aesthetics at Uppsala University, Sweden. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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