The Aesthetics of Environment

Understanding the beauty and significance of our surroundings

Arnold Berleant author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Temple University Press,U.S.

Published:24th Jan '95

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The Aesthetics of Environment cover

This book offers a profound exploration of how environmental aesthetics influences human experience, highlighting the interconnectedness of people and their surroundings in The Aesthetics of Environment.

In The Aesthetics of Environment, the author delves into the intricate relationship between human perception and the environment. The book argues that our surroundings are not merely backdrops to our lives but are deeply intertwined with our experiences and emotions. By examining the aesthetic dimensions of our interactions with the environment, the author highlights how these encounters shape our understanding of the world around us.

Throughout the text, readers are invited to explore various theoretical frameworks that illuminate the ways in which we perceive and engage with our surroundings. The author provides concrete examples that illustrate the profound impact of environmental aesthetics on our daily lives, from urban landscapes to natural settings. This exploration encourages readers to reconsider their perceptions and to appreciate the beauty and significance of the environment in shaping human experience.

Ultimately, The Aesthetics of Environment serves as a compelling call to recognize the aesthetic value inherent in our surroundings. By fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment, the book advocates for a more harmonious relationship between humans and the world they inhabit, emphasizing that our well-being is closely linked to the aesthetic qualities of our environments.

"Not since Thoreau has an American author displayed such a profound appreciation for the aesthetics of nature; but, unlike Thoreau, Berleant has designed a program for allowing others to join in on that appreciation."
E. F. Kaelin, Professor of Philosophy, Florida State University

"Arnold Berleant's Aesthetics of Environment poses an important path for philosophy to walk down—instead of environmental ethics, where what is right and wrong in nature is discussed, he goes after the difficult destination of deciding how to articulate what is beautiful in the nature we want, not the nature we see."
Human Ecology Review


"Berleant's new environmental aesthetics is a challenge not only to the philosophers but also to the practitioners of environment-making. With rich illustrations and freedom from technical jargon, Berleant applies his new aesthetics to analyzing and solving the practical problems concerning various environmental designs of today."
Canadian Philosophical Review

ISBN: 9781566393348

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm

Weight: unknown

315 pages