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Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction (Routledge Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy),New
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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, neoformalism, aesthetic theories of art, neoWittgensteinism, 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 avantgarde 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: 0415130433: 12.99Ethics Pb: 0415156254: 11.99Metaphysics Pb: 041514034X: 12.99Philosophy of Mind Pb: 0415130603: 11.99Philosophy of Religion Pb: 0415132142: 12.99
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction'? A: The book primarily focuses on philosophical aesthetics, introducing key topics such as the representational theory of art, formalism, and various aesthetic theories.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction' is Noël Carroll.
- Q: What unique features does this textbook offer? A: This textbook includes chapter summaries, summaries of major theories of art, suggested analyses of important categories, and annotated suggested readings at the end of each chapter.
- Q: Is this book suitable for undergraduate students? A: Yes, 'Philosophy of Art' is specifically designed as a textbook for undergraduate students interested in philosophical aesthetics.
- Q: When was this textbook published? A: The textbook was published on August 26, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does 'Philosophy of Art' contain? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Philosophy of Art' is paperback.
- Q: Does this book include references to contemporary art? A: Yes, it includes examples from both traditional and contemporary art, frequently referencing avant-garde works to illustrate philosophical theories.
- Q: Are there other titles available in this series? A: Yes, other titles in the same series include 'Epistemology', 'Ethics', 'Metaphysics', 'Philosophy of Mind', and 'Philosophy of Religion'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Philosophy of Art' is the first edition.