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Author:   Emmie Malone (San Jose State University, USA.) ,  Elizabeth Scarbrough (Florida International University, USA.)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9781032743493

ISBN 10:   1032743492
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   26 October 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: Foundational Questions 1. Aesthetic Value 2. Defining Art & Aesthetic Obligations 3. Good & Bad Taste Part II: Key Concepts 4. Interpretation: Is the Author’s Intention Relevant to Work Interpretation? 5. Fiction: Its Nature, Function, and Significance 6. Authenticity: What is it, Does it Matter, and Why? Part III: Applied Aesthetics 7. Uncanny Terrain: Mapping the Landscape of Philosophy of Horror 8. Aesthetic Life in the Digital Age: How Emerging Technologies Affect Creativity, Consumption, and Community 9. Why Play Games?: The Value of Videogames 10. Humor as a Tool (and a Weapon) Part IV: The Value of Aesthetic Life 11. Immoral Art, Immoral Artists, and the Ethical Fan 12. The Ugly Side of Beauty: Personal Beauty, Oppression, and Style 13. There’s No Place Like Home: A Sense of Place in Everyday Aesthetics 14. Existential Aesthetics: Self-Understanding in a Messy World

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“An excellent entry point into philosophical aesthetics. The chapters draw on a rich array of examples from diverse cultural traditions (from ancient Chinese court jesters and Japanese folklore to rap artists, video games, and horror movies), all presented in an engaging and accessible way. This is a volume that will serve students, instructors, and general readers alike—an essential resource for anyone looking to understand how philosophy approaches art and our aesthetic lives.” -- Brandon Polite, Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Knox College, Illinois, USA.

Author Information

Emmie Malone is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at San Jose State University, USA. She is the author of an open educational history of philosophy coursebook, Inventing Knowledge: A Global & Historical Introduction to Philosophy (2025). Elizabeth Scarbrough is Associate Teaching Professor at Florida International University, USA. Scarbrough currently serves as a trustee of the American Society for Aesthetics and as the co-chair of their Feminist Caucus Committee.

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