Reading Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art - Couverture souple

Janaway, Christopher

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1405118083 ISBN 13 : 9781405118088

Editeur : WB, 2011

Synopsis

Book by Janaway Christopher

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Designed for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject, this concise anthology brings together key texts in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. Two contrasting views are presented on each of six topics, with the texts either reprinted in their entirety or extracted where appropriate. They range from Plato s famous critique of art in the Republic, through Nietzsche s The Birth of Tragedy, to Barthes The Death of the Author, and pieces in recent philosophical aesthetics from a number of traditions.

Each of the texts is accompanied by interactive editorial commentary, helping the reader to engage with the philosophical train of thought. The commentary explains the argumentative and historical context in which the piece was written, and draws out related methodological issues. Where relevant, the editor also highlights concerns about the nature of the subject, suggesting that much of what is discussed under the label aesthetics is, in fact, better termed philosophy of art . For each topic, questions for debate and a short annotated bibliography are provided.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Designed for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject, this concise anthology brings together key texts in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. Designed for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject. Presents two contrasting pieces on each of six topics. Texts range from Plato s famous critique of art in the Republic through Nietzsche s The Birth of Tragedy to Barthes The Death of the Author ′and pieces in recent philosophical aesthetics from a number of traditions. Interactive editorial commentary helps readers to engage with the philosophical train of thought. Explains the argumentative and historical context in which each piece was written. Includes questions for debate and suggestions for further reading.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: WB
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1405118083
• ISBN 13: 9781405118088
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 296