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Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)

by Noel Carroll

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ISBN13: 9780415159647
ISBN10: 0415159644
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Philosophy of Art is a textbook for undergraduate students interested in the topic of philosophical aesthetics.

It introduces the techniques of analytic philosophy as well as key topics such as the representational theory of art, formalism, neo-formalism, aesthetic theories of art, neo-Wittgensteinism, the Institutional Theory of Art. as well as historical approaches to the nature of art.

Throughout, abstract philosophical theories are illustrated by examples of both traditional and contemporary art including frequent reference to the avant-garde in this way enriching the readers understanding of art theory as well as the appreciation of art.

Unique features of the textbook are:

* chapter summaries

* summaries of major theories of art and suggested analyses of the important categories used when talking and thinking of art

* annotated suggested readings at the ends of chapters.

Also available in this series:

Epistemology Pb: 0-415-13043-3: 12.99

Ethics Pb: 0-415-15625-4: 11.99

Metaphysics Pb: 0-415-14034-X: 12.99

Philosophy of Mind Pb: 0-415-13060-3: 11.99

Philosophy of Religion Pb: 0-415-13214-2: 12.99

Synopsis:

This is a textbook for those interested in the topic of philosophical aesthetics, introducing the techniques of analytic philosophy in addition to a selection of the major topics in this area.

Synopsis:

"Philosophy of Art" is a textbook for undergraduate students interested in the topic of philosophical aesthetics. It aims to introduce the techniques of analytic philosophy in addition to a selection of the major topics in this field of inquiry. These include the representational theory of art, formalism, neo-formalism, aesthetic theories of art, neo-Wittgensteinism, the Institutional Theory of Art, as well as historical approaches to the nature of art. Throughout the book, abstract philosophical theories are illustrated by examples of both traditional and contemporary art, thereby enriching the readers understanding of art theory as well as the appreciation of art.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780415159647
Subtitle:
A Contemporary Introduction
Author:
Carroll, Noel
Publisher:
Routledge
Location:
London ;
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Art
Subject:
Aesthetics
Subject:
Art -- Philosophy.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy
Series Volume:
FS-081-98
Publication Date:
October 1999
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
9.26x6.25x.61 in. .87 lbs.

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