Arguing About Art
Contemporary Philosophical Debates
Aaron Ridley editor Alex Neill editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:19th Sep '07
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£175.00(9780415424509)
Offering a unique 'debate' format, the third edition ofthe bestselling Arguing About Art is ideal for newcomers to aesthetics or philosophy of art.
This lively collection presents an extensive range of short, clear introductions to each of the discussions which include:
- sentimentality
- appreciation
- interpretation
- understanding
- objectivity
- nature
- food
- horror.
With revised introductions, updated suggestions for further reading and new sections on pornography and societies without art, Arguing About Art providesa stimulating and accessible anthology suitable for those coming to aesthetics for the first time. The book will also appeal to students of art history, literature, and cultural studies.
'A most valuable supplement to any philosophical aesthetics course, one that would enliven and freshen it up, partly by deftly engaging students.'The Times Higher Education Supplement
'My first choice for a core text in an undergraduate course would be Neill and Ridley. On every topic their lively collection stimulates thought.'European Journal of Philosophy
'A most valuable supplement to any philosophical aesthetics course, one that would enliven and freshen it up, partly by deftly engaging students.'The Times Higher Education Supplement
'My first choice for a core text in an undergraduate course would be Neill and Ridley. On every topic their lively collection stimulates thought.'The European Journal of Philosophy
ISBN: 9780415424516
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 780g
504 pages
3rd edition