Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

Darren Hudson Hick (Author)
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Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

Darren Hudson Hick (Author)
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Guiding 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.

 

Table of Contents


Illustrations \ 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.

Product details

Published May 10 2012
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 248
ISBN 9781441198204
Imprint Continuum
Illustrations 12
Dimensions 234 x 156 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Darren Hudson Hick

Darren Hudson Hick is Assistant Professor of Philo…

Reviews

  • I 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

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