Aesthetics

AestheticsDiscover 'Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Anthology,' a vital resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of art. This second edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, enriches your understanding of aesthetics through a curated selection of over 60 essential readings. Spanning from classical to contemporary thought, this anthology features influential works by iconic philosophers such as Plato, Hume, Kant, and Nietzsche, as well as modern

Discover 'Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Anthology,' a vital resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of art. This second edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2020, enriches your understanding of aesthetics through a curated selection of over 60 essential readings. Spanning from classical to contemporary thought, this anthology features influential works by iconic philosophers such as Plato, Hume, Kant, and Nietzsche, as well as modern thinkers who have shaped current debates around the value of art and personal taste.

Delve into topics that explore the evolution of aesthetics, including aesthetic experience, the worth of artistic expression, and the interplay between philosophy and creativity. With its thoughtful incorporation of feminist perspectives and contemporary essays, this edition broadens its appeal, ensuring a balanced and inclusive survey of the field. Students, scholars, and art enthusiasts will find themselves engaged with pivotal texts and ideas that have defined the discipline of aesthetics.

This indispensable anthology not only provides historical context but also fosters a clear understanding of contemporary questions in aesthetics. 'Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Anthology' is a must-have addition to your library that will deepen your appreciation for art and its philosophical implications.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781118948323. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 848.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.


Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118948323
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 848


Description:


A revised second edition of the bestselling anthology on the major figures and themes in aesthetics and philosophy of art, the ideal resource for a comprehensive introduction to the study of aesthetics


Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Anthology offers a well-rounded and thorough introduction to the evolution of modern thought on aesthetics. In a collection of over 60 readings, focused primarily on the Western tradition, this text includes works from key figures such as Plato, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Danto, and others. Broad in scope, this volume also contains contemporary works on the value of art, frequently-discussed continental texts, modern perspectives on feminist philosophy of art, and essays by authors outside of the community of academic philosophy, thereby immersing readers in an inclusive and balanced survey of aesthetics.


The new second edition has been updated with contemporary essays, expanding the volume’s coverage to include the value of art, artistic worth and personal taste, questions of aesthetic experience, and contemporary debates on and new theories of art. This edition also incorporates new and more standard translations of Kant's Critique of the Power of Judgment and Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation, as well as texts by Rousseau, Hegel, DuBois, Alain Locke, Budd, Robinson, Saito, Eaton and Levinson.


Presents a comprehensive selection of introductory readings on aesthetics and philosophy of art

Helps readers gain a deep historical understanding and clear perspective on contemporary questions in the field

Offers new essays