Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy)
by Noel Carroll
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ISBN13: 9780415159647 |
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Publisher Comments:
"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.
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.
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780415159647
- Subtitle:
- A Contemporary Introduction
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Location:
- London ;
- Subject:
- Philosophy
- Subject:
- Art
- Subject:
- Aesthetics
- 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:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 9.26x6.25x.61 in. .87 lbs.











