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Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature,New
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A philosopher makes the case for thinking of works of art as tools for investigating ourselvesIn Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature, the philosopher and cognitive scientist Alva No argues that our obsession with works of art has gotten in the way of understanding how art works on us. For No, art isn't a phenomenon in need of an explanation but a mode of research, a method of investigating what makes us humana strange tool. Art isn't just something to look at or listen toit is a challenge, a dare to try to make sense of what it is all about. Art aims not for satisfaction but for confrontation, intervention, and subversion. Through diverse and provocative examples from the history of artmaking, No reveals the transformative power of artistic production. By staging a dance, choreographers cast light on the way bodily movement organizes us. Painting goes beyond depiction and representation to call into question the role of pictures in our lives. Accordingly, we cannot reduce art to some natural aesthetic sense or trigger; recent efforts to frame questions of art in terms of neurobiology and evolutionary theory alone are doomed to fail.By engaging with art, we are able to study ourselves in profoundly novel ways. In fact, art and philosophy have much more in common than we might think. Reframing the conversation around artists and their craft, Strange Tools is a daring and stimulating intervention in contemporary thought.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature'? A: The main theme of 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature' is the argument that art serves as a tool for self-investigation and understanding human nature, rather than merely being an aesthetic experience.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature' is Alva Noë, who is a philosopher and cognitive scientist.
- Q: When was 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature' published? A: 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature' was published on September 27, 2016.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature'? A: 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature' is categorized under History.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify whether 'Strange Tools: Art and Human Nature' includes illustrations or images.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in philosophy, art theory, cognitive science, and those seeking to understand the intersection of art and human nature would benefit from this book.
- Q: What makes this book a unique contribution to contemporary thought? A: This book presents a provocative perspective on art as a method of research and self-exploration, challenging traditional views of art as merely for aesthetic enjoyment.