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Reading Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary
Christopher Janaway
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Description for Reading Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary
Hardcover. 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. Series: Reading Philosophy. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 189 x 24. Weight in Grams: 720.
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 ... Read more
- Includes questions for debate and suggestions for further reading.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Series
Reading Philosophy
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405118071
SKU
V9781405118071
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Ref
99-50
About Christopher Janaway
Christopher Janaway is Professor of Philosophy at University of Southampton. His recent publications include Schopenhauer: A Very Short Introduction (2002) and Reading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners (co-edited with Samuel Guttenplan and Jennifer Hornsby, Blackwell, 2003).
Reviews for Reading Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary
"A thoughtful and creative selection of the very best work in aesthetics and philosophy of art brought to life with clear, fresh, and insightful commentaries – there is nothing like it." Dominic McIver Lopes, University of British Columbia ''Through a careful and varied selection of writings, supported by clear and succinct commentary, Janaway's volume succeeds very well in ... Read more