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Zusatztext Levinson has achieved his intention to provide a collection from which both the professional philosopher and the enthusiastic non-professional can derive instruction and pleasure. . . . he has brought together many of the key practitioners in the field of philosophical aesthetics and this is reflected in the depth of subjects and the lucid quality of the writing. Klappentext The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics brings the authority, liveliness, and multi-disciplinary scope of the Handbook series to a fascinating theme in philosophy and the arts. Jerrold Levinson has assembled a hugely impressive range of talent to contribute 48 brand-new essays, making this the most comprehensive guide available to the theory, application, history, and future of the field. This Handbook will be invaluable to academics and students across philosophy and all branches of the arts, both as the reference work of choice and as a stimulus to new research and creativity. Zusammenfassung Part of the "Handbook" series, this book talks about an area where philosophy meets the arts - aesthetics. It offers a guide to the theory, application, and history of the field. It is useful for academics and students across philosophy and various branches of the arts, both as the reference work of choice and as a stimulus to new research. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 1: Jerrold Levinson: Philosophical Aesthetics: an Overview 2: Paul Guyer: History of Modern Aesthetics 3: Nick Zangwill: Aesthetic Realism 1 4: John Bender: Aesthetic Realism 2 5: Gary Iseminger: Aesthetic Experience 6: Nick Zangwill: Beauty 7: Malcolm Budd: Aesthetics of Nature 8: Robert Stecker: Definition of Art 9: Stephen Davies: Ontology of Art 10: David Davies: Medium in Art 11: Alan Goldman: Representation in Art 12: Aaron Ridley: Expression in Art 13: Stephanie Ross: Style in Art 14: Philip Alperson: Creativity in Art 15: Denis Dutton: Authenticity in Art 16: Paisley Livingston: Intention in Art 17: Gregory Currie: Interpretation in Art 18: Robert Stecker: Value in Art 19: Noel Carroll: Humour 20: Ted Cohen: Metaphor 21: Peter Lamarque: Fiction 22: George Wilson: Narrative 23: Aaron Ridley: Tragedy 24: Alex Neill: Art and Emotion 25: Berys Gaut: Art and Knowledge 26: Matthew Kieran: Art and Morality 27: Lydia Goehr: Art and Politics 28: Stephen Davies: Music 29: Susan Feagin: Painting 30: Paisley Livingston: Literature 31: Gordon Graham: Architecture 32: Robert Hopkins: Sculpture 33: Noel Carroll: Dance 34: Paul Woodruff: Theatre 35: Alex Neill: Poetry 36: Nigel Warburton: Photography 37: Berys Gaut: Film 38: Mary Devereaux: Feminist Aesthetics 39: John Fisher: Environmental Aesthetics 40: Kathleen Higgins: Comparative Aesthetics 41: Denis Dutton: Aesthetics and Evolutionary Psychology 42: Gregory Currie: Aesthetics and Cognitive Science 43: Richard Eldridge: Aesthetics and Ethics 44: David Novitz: Aesthetics of Popular Art 45: Gregg Horowitz: Aesthetics of the Avant-Garde 46: Crispin Sartwell: Aesthetics of the Everyday 47: Richard Shusterman: Aesthetics and Postmodernism 48: Deborah Knight: Aesthetics and Cultural Studies ...
List of contents
- Preface
- 1: Jerrold Levinson: Philosophical Aesthetics: an Overview
- 2: Paul Guyer: History of Modern Aesthetics
- 3: Nick Zangwill: Aesthetic Realism 1
- 4: John Bender: Aesthetic Realism 2
- 5: Gary Iseminger: Aesthetic Experience
- 6: Nick Zangwill: Beauty
- 7: Malcolm Budd: Aesthetics of Nature
- 8: Robert Stecker: Definition of Art
- 9: Stephen Davies: Ontology of Art
- 10: David Davies: Medium in Art
- 11: Alan Goldman: Representation in Art
- 12: Aaron Ridley: Expression in Art
- 13: Stephanie Ross: Style in Art
- 14: Philip Alperson: Creativity in Art
- 15: Denis Dutton: Authenticity in Art
- 16: Paisley Livingston: Intention in Art
- 17: Gregory Currie: Interpretation in Art
- 18: Robert Stecker: Value in Art
- 19: Noel Carroll: Humour
- 20: Ted Cohen: Metaphor
- 21: Peter Lamarque: Fiction
- 22: George Wilson: Narrative
- 23: Aaron Ridley: Tragedy
- 24: Alex Neill: Art and Emotion
- 25: Berys Gaut: Art and Knowledge
- 26: Matthew Kieran: Art and Morality
- 27: Lydia Goehr: Art and Politics
- 28: Stephen Davies: Music
- 29: Susan Feagin: Painting
- 30: Paisley Livingston: Literature
- 31: Gordon Graham: Architecture
- 32: Robert Hopkins: Sculpture
- 33: Noel Carroll: Dance
- 34: Paul Woodruff: Theatre
- 35: Alex Neill: Poetry
- 36: Nigel Warburton: Photography
- 37: Berys Gaut: Film
- 38: Mary Devereaux: Feminist Aesthetics
- 39: John Fisher: Environmental Aesthetics
- 40: Kathleen Higgins: Comparative Aesthetics
- 41: Denis Dutton: Aesthetics and Evolutionary Psychology
- 42: Gregory Currie: Aesthetics and Cognitive Science
- 43: Richard Eldridge: Aesthetics and Ethics
- 44: David Novitz: Aesthetics of Popular Art
- 45: Gregg Horowitz: Aesthetics of the Avant-Garde
- 46: Crispin Sartwell: Aesthetics of the Everyday
- 47: Richard Shusterman: Aesthetics and Postmodernism
- 48: Deborah Knight: Aesthetics and Cultural Studies
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the philosophy of emotion as a whole is considerably richer as a result of this comprehensive, skilfully edited collection of high-quality philosophical work ... essential reading for those with an interest in the emotions Michael Brady, British Journal of Aesthetics
