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Aesthetics: A Reader In Philosophy Of The Arts
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Aesthetics: A Reader In Philosophy Of The Arts, Fourth Edition, Contains A Selection Of Ninetysix Readings Organized By Individual Art Forms As Well As A Final Section Of Readings In Philosophical Aesthetics That Cover Multiple Art Forms. Sections Include Topics That Are Familiar To Students Such As Painting, Photography And Movies, Architecture, Music, Literature, And Performance, As Well As Contemporary Subjects Such As Mass Art, Popular Arts, The Aesthetics Of The Everyday, And The Natural Environment. Essays Are Drawn From Both The Analytic And Continental Traditions, And Multiple Others That Bridge This Divide Between These Traditions. Throughout, Readings Are Brief, Accessible For Undergraduates, And Conceptually Focused, Allowing Instructors Many Different Syllabi Possibilities Using Only This Single Volume.Key Additions To The Fourth Editionthe Fourth Edition Is Expanded To Include A Total Of Ninetysix Essays With Nineteen New Essays (Nine Of Them Written Exclusively For This Volume), Updated Organization Into New Sections, Revised Introductions To Each Section, An Increased Emphasis On Contemporary Topics, Such As Standup Comedy, The Architecture Of Museums, Interactivity And Video Games, The Ethics Of Sexiness, Trans/Gendered Beauty, The Aesthetics Of Junkyards And Street Art, Pornography, And The Inclusion Of More Diverse Philosophical Voices. Nevertheless, This Edition Does Not Neglect Classic Writers In The Traditional Aesthetics: Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Heidegger, Collingwood, Bell, And Writers Of Similar Status In Aesthetics. The Philosophers Writing New Chapters Exclusively For This Fourth Edition Are: Sondra Bacharach On Street Art Aili Bresnahan On Appreciating Dance Hina Jamelle On Digital Architecture Jason Leddington On Magic Sheila Lintott On Standup Comedy Yuriko Saito On Everyday Aesthetics Larry Shiner On Art Spectacle Museums In The Twentyfirst Century Peg Brand Weiser On How Beauty Matters Edward Winters On The Feeling Of Being At Home In Vernacular Architecture, As In Such Urban Places As Bars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Aesthetics: A Reader in Philosophy of the Arts'? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including painting, photography, architecture, music, literature, performance, mass art, popular arts, and contemporary subjects such as stand-up comedy, digital architecture, and the aesthetics of everyday life.
- Q: Who are the contributors to the fourth edition? A: The fourth edition features essays from several philosophers including Sondra Bacharach, Aili Bresnahan, Hina Jamelle, Jason Leddington, Sheila Lintott, Yuriko Saito, Larry Shiner, Peg Brand Weiser, and Edward Winters, some of whom have written exclusively for this volume.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, the readings in this book are brief and accessible, making them suitable for undergraduate students studying aesthetics and philosophy of the arts.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains a total of 558 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Aesthetics: A Reader in Philosophy of the Arts' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 7, 2017.
- Q: How many essays are included in the fourth edition? A: The fourth edition includes a total of ninety-six essays, with nineteen of them being new contributions.
- Q: Does this edition include classic writers in aesthetics? A: Yes, the fourth edition includes works from classic writers such as Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Hegel, and Heidegger, alongside contemporary voices.
- Q: What makes the fourth edition different from previous editions? A: The fourth edition features updated organization, revised introductions, an increased emphasis on contemporary topics, and new essays that reflect diverse philosophical perspectives.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.