The appreciation of nature and natural beauty demands our attention
as environmental issues become ever more urgent. In this timely
introduction, Glenn Parsons provides an overview of philosophical
work on the aesthetics of nature, identifying key conceptual
questions, clarifying central theories, and analyzing the ethical
ramifications of our experience of natural beauty. Outlining five
major approaches to understanding the aesthetic value of nature,
this second edition explores the aesthetic appreciation of nature
as it occurs in wilderness, in gardens, and in the context of
appreciating environmental art. Now updated to cover recent
developments in the field, it includes: · A new chapter on the
sublime, the picturesque, and the beautiful · Expanded discussion
of empirical and evolutionary accounts of nature appreciation, as
well as the appreciation of the environment in non-Western cultures
· A new chapter on the aesthetic appreciation of animals · An
in-depth analysis of the appreciation of nature through cinema and
photography · Discussion of the relation between environmental
appreciation and climate change Combining a clear and engaging
style with a sophisticated treatment of a fascinating subject,
Aesthetics and Nature explores the aesthetic dimension of
humanity's relationship with our physical surroundings. This a
must-read for anyone who cares about nature and the future of our
environment.
General
| Imprint: |
Bloomsbury Academic
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Bloomsbury Aesthetics |
| Release date: |
November 2023 |
| Authors: |
Glenn Parsons
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 138 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
400 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-350-12158-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
1-350-12158-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781350121584 |
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