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Aesthetics of the Natural Environment (Hardcover)
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Aesthetics of the Natural Environment (Hardcover)
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In the first systematic account of aesthetics in relation to the
natural environment, Emily Brady provides critical understanding of
what aesthetic appreciation of nature involves and develops her own
distinctive aesthetic theory. In particular, she develops a theory
of aesthetic appreciation which integrates subjective and objective
approaches. Among the topics discussed which bring together
philosophical aesthetics and environmental philosophy are: *The
nature of aesthetic experience *Aesthetic value *Theories of
aesthetic appreciation of nature *Art and environment *Imagination,
emotion and meaning in aesthetic appreciation of nature *The
justification of aesthetic judgements of nature *The intersection
between aesthetic and ethical value *The role of aesthetics in
nature conservation and environmental policy In providing a
thorough account of the literature together with original critical
insights this book will be of interest to undergraduates,
postgraduates and academics in environmental philosophy and
aesthetics as well as those in geography, landscape architecture,
art theory and sociology.Features: *Offers a new approach to the
subject *Provides a solid grounding in environmental aesthetics
*Connects with ecological issues, conservation and environmental
planning
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