With eighteen custom-written essays by experts in the field, this survey of leading writers on aesthetics and art from the ancients to the present day covers a full range of philosophical perspectives, including analytic, Continental and pragmatist. These accessible essays provide a comprehensive historical overview of philosophical aesthetics.
Professor Stephen Davies, Department of Philosophy, ... Read moreUniversity of Auckland, New Zealand There are now many guides to philosophical aesthetics on the market, but this one stands out in a number of respects. First, it is organized historically, featuring articles on virtually all the major theorists of art and beauty, from Plato to Danto and beyond. Second, the slate of contributors constitutes an array of many of the best aestheticians currently active. Third, the introductory and concluding chapters by the editor, Alessandro Giovannelli, are of an exceptional interest. This book would be an invaluable supplement to any historically-oriented course on the problems of aesthetics.
Jerrold Levinson, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of Maryland, College Park, USA Show Less