Reading Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art (Paperback, Annotated Ed)

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.

General

Imprint:	Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2005
First published:	October 2005
Authors:	C Janaway
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	281
Edition:	Annotated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-4051-1808-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Theory of art Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics
LSN:	1-4051-1808-3
Barcode:	9781405118088

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