Tattoos - Philosophy for Everyone: I Ink, Therefore I Am
Robert Arp
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Description for Tattoos - Philosophy for Everyone: I Ink, Therefore I Am
Paperback. Body art or eyesore, tattoos provide fertile ground for philosophical discussion Whether seen as a celebration of individuality or as a conversation piece, tattoos raise intriguing philosophical questions, from aesthetics to feminism, from semiotics to the philosophy of the person. Editor(s): Arp, Robert. Series: Philosophy for Everyone. Num Pages: 294 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; HP; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 464.
Covering philosophical issues ranging from tattooed religious symbols to a feminist aesthetics of tattoo, Tattoos and Philosophy offers an enthusiastic analysis of inking that will lead readers to consider the nature of the tattooing arts in a new and profound way.
Covering philosophical issues ranging from tattooed religious symbols to a feminist aesthetics of tattoo, Tattoos and Philosophy offers an enthusiastic analysis of inking that will lead readers to consider the nature of the tattooing arts in a new and profound way.
- Contains chapters written by philosophers (most all with tattoos themselves), tattoo artists, and tattoo enthusiasts that touch upon many areas in Western and Eastern philosophy
- Enlightens people to the nature of tattoos and the tattooing arts, leading readers to think deeply about tattoos in new ways
- Offers thoughtful and humorous insights that make philosophical ideas accessible ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Series
Philosophy for Everyone
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470672068
SKU
V9780470672068
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Robert Arp
Robert Arp is a philosopher and ontologist who has taught at numerous colleges and universities. He is the author of Scenario Visualization: An Evolutionary Account of Creative Problem Solving (2008) and a co-author of Critical Thinking: An Introduction to Reasoning Well (2011), What’s Good on TV: Understanding Ethics through Television (Wiley-Blackwell, 2011), and Philosophy DeMYSTiFieD (2011); in addition, he is ... Read more
Reviews for Tattoos - Philosophy for Everyone: I Ink, Therefore I Am
Review from The Scotman 8 June 2012