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Although universally recognised as one of the greatest of modern
philosophers, Wittgenstein's work in aesthetics has been unjustly
neglected. This is the first book exclusively devoted to
Wittgenstein's aesthetics, exploring the themes developed by
Wittgenstein in his own writing on aesthetics as well as the
implications of Wittgenstein's wider philosophical views for
understanding central issues in aesthetics. Drawing together
original contributions from leading international scholars, this
book will be an important addition to studies of Wittgenstein's
thought, but its discussion of issues in literature, music and
performing art, and criticism will also be of interest to many
students of literary and cultural studies. Exploring three key
themes - the capacity of the arts to illuminate our lives; the
nature of the particular responses involved in understanding and
appreciating works of art; the role of theory and principle in
artistic and critical practice - the contributors address issues
raised by contemporary philosophers of art, and seek to make
connections between Wittgenstein's work and that of other
significant philosophies of art in the Western tradition.
Displaying the best practice of modern philosophical writing -
clarity, cogency, respect for but not blind obedience to common
sense, argument illustrated with detailed examples, rejection of
speculation and pretension - this book demonstrates how philosophy
can make a valuable contribution to understanding the arts.
Although universally recognised as one of the greatest of modern
philosophers, Wittgenstein's work in aesthetics has been unjustly
neglected. This is the first book exclusively devoted to
Wittgenstein's aesthetics, exploring the themes developed by
Wittgenstein in his own writing on aesthetics as well as the
implications of Wittgenstein's wider philosophical views for
understanding central issues in aesthetics. Drawing together
original contributions from leading international scholars, this
book will be an important addition to studies of Wittgenstein's
thought, but its discussion of issues in literature, music and
performing art, and criticism will also be of interest to many
students of literary and cultural studies. Exploring three key
themes - the capacity of the arts to illuminate our lives; the
nature of the particular responses involved in understanding and
appreciating works of art; the role of theory and principle in
artistic and critical practice - the contributors address issues
raised by contemporary philosophers of art, and seek to make
connections between Wittgenstein's work and that of other
significant philosophies of art in the Western tradition.
Displaying the best practice of modern philosophical writing -
clarity, cogency, respect for but not blind obedience to common
sense, argument illustrated with detailed examples, rejection of
speculation and pretension - this book demonstrates how philosophy
can make a valuable contribution to understanding the arts.
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