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Item Details
Title:
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READING AESTHETICS AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART
SELECTED TEXTS WITH INTERACTIVE COMMENTARY |
By: |
Christopher Janaway |
Format: |
Hardback |
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£91.95 |
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ISBN 10: |
1405118075 |
ISBN 13: |
9781405118071 |
Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
Pub. date: |
7 October, 2005 |
Series: |
Reading Philosophy |
Pages: |
296 |
Description: |
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. |
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. 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 piece was written. Includes questions for debate and suggestions for further reading. |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Blackwell Publishing Ltd |
Returns: |
Returnable |
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