The Century of Taste: The Philosophical Odyssey of Taste in the Eighteenth Century

Publisher:   Oxford University Press, USA
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Pages:   156
Publication Date:   01 January 1996
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The Century of Taste offers an exposition and critical account of the central figures in the early development of the modern philosophy of art. Dickie traces the modern theory of taste from its first formulation by Francis Hutcheson, to blind alleys followed by Alexander Gerard and Archibald Allison, its refinement and complete expression by Hume, and finally to its decline in the hands of Kant. In a clear and straightforward style, Dickie offers sympathetic discussions of the theoretical aims of these philosophers, but does not shy from controversy--pointing out, for instance, the obscurities and inconsistencies in Kant's aesthetic writings, and arguing that they have been overrated.

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Publisher:   Oxford University Press, USA
Imprint:   Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:  

9781280533655


ISBN 10:   128053365
Pages:   156
Publication Date:   01 January 1996
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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