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Reading Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary (Reading Philosophy)

Reading Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art: Selected Texts with Interactive Commentary (Reading Philosophy)

by Christopher Janaway (Author)

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Synopsis

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. This title is designed for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject. It presents two contrasting pieces on each of six topics. Its 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. Its interactive editorial commentary helps readers to engage with the philosophical train of thought. It explains the argumentative and historical context in which each piece was written. It includes questions for debate and suggestions for further reading.

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 296
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: WB
Published: 15 Dec 2011
ISBN 10: 1405118083
ISBN 13: 9781405118088

Media Reviews
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 its aim of introducing the philosophy of art and the aesthetic in a way that will allow those new to the subject to grasp its interest and importance. Sebastian Gardner, University College London
Author Bio
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).