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OverviewGuiding readers through major problems, issues and debates in aesthetics, this is a bias-free introduction for students studying the philosophy of art for the first time. Each chapter of the book begins by considering a particular work of art - from contemporary conceptual art, through literature to TV soap operas - to help students understand and explore key philosophical discussions and ideas. Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art covers such topics as: definitions and the ontology of art; interpretation and intention; aesthetic properties and evaluation; emotion and the arts; art and morality; natural, environmental, and everyday aesthetics. Chapter summaries and outlines help to navigate the major topics covered, while annotated guides to further reading and ‘unresolved questions' sections help to encourage and animate study and discussion beyond the text. For those seeking to master the subject this is the most complete introduction available. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Professor Darren Hudson Hick (Furman University, USA)Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation Edition: Revised ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.422kg ISBN: 9781441171030ISBN 10: 1441171037 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 10 May 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsIllustrations \ Preface \ Introduction: Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art: an Extremely Brief History \ 1. Defining Art \ 2. The Ontology of Art \ 3. Interpretation and Intention \ 4. Aesthetic Properties and Evaluation \ 5. Emotions and the Arts \ 6. Art and Morality \ 7. Aesthetics Without Art \ Notes \ Bibliography \ Index.ReviewsI highly recommend this spirited introduction, which engages readers in many ways, especially through the detailed examples at the beginning of each chapter and its conversational style, which is a pleasure to read. Crisp summaries focus on the main ideas for each chapter. -- Susan Feagin, Research Professor, Department of Philosophy at Temple University, USA and Editor, The Journal Of Aesthetics And Art Criticism Author InformationDarren Hudson Hick is Assistant Professor at Susquehanna University, USA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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