Aesthetics and the philosophy of art : an introduction
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Aesthetics and the philosophy of art : an introduction
（Elements of philosophy）
Rowman & Littlefield, c2005
- : cloth
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-248) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: cloth ISBN 9780742514607
Description
In Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art, Robert Stecker introduces students to the history and evolution of aesthetics, and also makes an important distinction between aesthetics and philosophy of art. While aesthetics today is the study of value, philosophy of art deals with a much wider array of questions not just about value, addressing issues in metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind as well. Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art is an essential introduction to some of the central topics and approaches being debated in contemporary aesthetics and philosophy of art. By taking a stand on each of the issues addressed and arguing for certain resolutions and against others, the text does not simply present a controversy in its current state of play, but instead helps to advance it toward a solution.
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: pbk ISBN 9780742514614
Description
In Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art, Robert Stecker introduces students to the history and evolution of aesthetics, and also makes an important distinction between aesthetics and philosophy of art. While aesthetics today is the study of value, philosophy of art deals with a much wider array of questions not just about value, addressing issues in metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind as well. Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art is an essential introduction to some of the central topics and approaches being debated in contemporary aesthetics and philosophy of art. By taking a stand on each of the issues addressed and arguing for certain resolutions and against others, the text does not simply present a controversy in its current state of play, but instead helps to advance it toward a solution.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Part I: Aesthetics Chapter 3 Environmental Aesthetics: Natural Beauty Chapter 4 Conceptions of the Aesthetic: Aesthetic Experience Chapter 5 Conceptions of the Aesthetic: Aesthetic Properties Part 6 Part II: Philosophy of Art Chapter 7 What is Art? Chapter 8 What Kind of Object Is a Work of Art? Chapter 9 Interpretation and the Problem of the Relevant Intention Chapter 10 Representation: Fiction and Depiction Chapter 11 Expressiveness in Music and Poetry Chapter 12 Artistic Value Chapter 13 Interaction: Ethical, Aesthetic, and Artistic Value Chapter 14 The Value of Architecture Chapter 15 Conclusion Chapter 16 References Chapter 17 Index
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