Philosophy: aesthetics
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Philosophy: aesthetics
Hardcover. These new essays explore central aspects of the ethical content of literature: character, its formation, and its role in moral discernment; poetic vision in the context of ethical understanding; self-identity and self-understanding; literature's role in moral growth and change; and the historical background of the ethical dimension of literature. Editor(s): Hagberg, Garry L. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: DSB; HPN; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198715719
- ISBN
- 9780198715719
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Condition: New
€ 153.05
€ 153.05
Do fictions depend upon imagination? Derek Matravers argues against the mainstream view that they do, and offers an original account of what it is to read, listen to, or watch a narrative. He downgrades the divide between fiction and non-fiction, largely dispenses with the imagination, and in doing so illuminates a succession of related issues. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: APFA; DSA; HPN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 144 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 360.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199647019
- ISBN
- 9780199647019
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Condition: New
€ 118.11
€ 118.11
Paperback. Series: Columbia Themes in Philosophy, Social Criticism, and the Arts. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPN; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 164 x 14. Weight in Grams: 388. Series: Columbia Themes in Philosophy, Social Criticism, and the Arts S. 288 pages. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HPN; JFFK. Dimension: 228 x 164 x 14. Weight: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161497
- ISBN
- 9780231161497
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.43
€ 37.99
€ 27.43
Hardback. Series: Columbia Themes in Philosophy, Social Criticism, and the Arts. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: HPN; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161480
- ISBN
- 9780231161480
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€ 109.35€ 82.56
€ 109.35
€ 82.56
Paperback. This timely book provides new insights into debates around the relationship between women and film by drawing on the work of philosopher Luce Irigaray. Arguing that female-directed cinema provides new ways to explore ideas of representation and spectatorship, it also examines the importance of contexts of production, direction and reception. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: APF; HPN; JFCX; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349363216
- ISBN
- 9781349363216
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Condition: New
€ 63.12
€ 63.12
Paperback / so. Editor(s): Elkins, James (Art Institute of Chicago USA); Frank, Gustav (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen); Manghani, Reader in Critical and Cultural Theory Within Winchester School of Art Sunil (Sunil Manghani Reader in Critical and Cultural Theory at Winchester School of Art University of Southampton UK). Series: Stone Art Theory Institutes. Num Pages: black & white illustrations, black & white halftones. BIC Classification: ACXJ; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Penn State University Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780271070780
- ISBN
- 9780271070780
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 43.26
€ 45.99
€ 43.26
Paperback. Series: Object Lessons. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPN; JFCD; JFD; MBS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 120. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781501312342
- ISBN
- 9781501312342
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Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 14.92
€ 16.99
€ 14.92
Hardcover. Kant's The Critique of Judgment> laid the groundwork of modern aesthetics when it appeared in 1790. Eli Friedlander's reappraisal emphasizes the internal connection of judgment and meaning, showing how the pleasure in judging is intimately related to our capacity to draw meaning from our encounter with beauty. Num Pages: 130 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; HPCF; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674368200
- ISBN
- 9780674368200
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Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 39.84
€ 47.99
€ 39.84
Paperback. Questions how we analyse works of art after the performative turn and shows how the interplay of performativity (textual action), space and topography, and the converging of genres and art forms is essential in modern drama, theatre, prose fiction, poetry and film. This book fosters a concern for the development of congenial theory. Num Pages: 439 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 142 x 27. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 439
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788779344600
- ISBN
- 9788779344600
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Condition: New
€ 44.66
€ 44.66
paperback. How do we appreciate a work of art? Awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to explore connections between art, mind, and brain, Arthur Shimamura takes findings from psychological and brain sciences to address ways of understanding our aesthetic responses. Num Pages: 304 pages, With illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN; JMR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 254 x 25. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190239077
- ISBN
- 9780190239077
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.75
€ 61.75
Hardback. A bold revision of the history of European art, told through the lens of neuroscience Num Pages: 320 pages, 100 color + 170 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1D; AC; HPN; JMM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 289 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1888.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300212792
- ISBN
- 9780300212792
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.46€ 48.09
€ 56.46
€ 48.09
Hardcover. The definitive introduction to this key area of philosophy Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 160 x 32. Weight in Grams: 625.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 360
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851688180
- ISBN
- 9781851688180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.20
€ 60.20
Paperback. Series: Philosophical Filmmakers. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: APFA; APFB; HPCF; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 142 x 219 x 15. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474221122
- ISBN
- 9781474221122
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.60
€ 32.99
€ 29.60
Hardback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 83. BIC Classification: HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 227 x 21. Weight in Grams: 616.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472521743
- ISBN
- 9781472521743
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Condition: New
€ 112.92€ 101.01
€ 112.92
€ 101.01
Hardback. Covering everything from flora and fauna to food and man-made objects, this vibrant view of the world is a cheerful appreciation of all the colour that surrounds us Num Pages: 176 pages, HC with rainbow exposed spine,80 full-colour photographs. BIC Classification: ACXJ; AGB; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 177. .
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781452155333
- ISBN
- 9781452155333
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 18.14
€ 18.14
Paperback. Best known for his theories of ethics and responsibility, Emmanuel Levinas was one of the most profound and influential thinkers of the 20th century. This guide examines why Levinas is increasingly fundamental to the study of literature and culture. Series: Routledge Critical Thinkers. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 195 x 130 x 13. Weight in Grams: 180.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415402750
- ISBN
- 9780415402750
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 34.07
€ 34.99
€ 34.07
Paperback. Rhetorically charged debates over theory have divided humanities scholars for decades. Rodowick steps back from arguments pro and con to assess why theory has become such a deeply contested concept. Far from lobbying for a return to the high theory of the 1980s, he calls for dialogue on an ethically inflected philosophy of the humanities." Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: ABA; AC; HPN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 229 x 26. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674088153
- ISBN
- 9780674088153
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 31.78
€ 37.99
€ 31.78
Hardback. Series: Columbia Themes in Philosophy, Social Criticism, and the Arts. Num Pages: 408 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144803
- ISBN
- 9780231144803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.35€ 82.56
€ 109.35
€ 82.56
Paperback. Series: Columbia Themes in Philosophy, Social Criticism, and the Arts. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: AVA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 230 x 26. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231144810
- ISBN
- 9780231144810
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.48
€ 46.99
€ 33.48
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 496
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415772334
- ISBN
- 9780415772334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 17.73
€ 48.99
€ 17.73