Aesthetics : The Classic Readings Paperback / softback
Edited by David E. (University of Durham) Cooper
Part of the Philosophy: The Classic Readings series
Paperback / softback
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The newly expanded and revised edition of Cooper's popular anthology featuring classic writings on aesthetics, both historical and contemporary The second edition of this bestselling anthology collects essays of canonical significance in aesthetics and the philosophy of art, featuring a wide range of topics from the nature of beauty and the criteria for aesthetic judgement to the value of art and the appreciation of nature. Includes texts by classical philosophers like Plato and Kant alongside essays from art critics like Clive Bell, with new readings from Leonardo da Vinci, Oscar Wilde, Walter Pater, Ronald W.
Hepburn, and Arthur C. Danto among othersIntersperses philosophical scholarship with diverse contributions from artists, poets, novelists, and criticsBroadens the scope of aesthetics beyond the Western tradition, including important texts by Asian philosophers from Mo Tzu to TanizakiIncludes a fully-updated introduction to the discipline written by the editor, as well as prefaces to each text and chapter-specific lists of further reading
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:02/05/2019
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- ISBN:9781119116806
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:02/05/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9781119116806