Aesthetics and morality / Elisabeth Schellekens.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schellekens, Elisabeth, author.

Series:

Continuum aesthetics.

Continuum aesthetics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aesthetics.

Ethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Aesthetic and moral value are often seen to go hand in hand. They do so not only practically, such as in our everyday assessments of artworks that raise moral questions, but also theoretically, such as in Kant's theory that beauty is the symbol of morality. Some philosophers have argued that it is in the relation between aesthetic and moral value that the key to an adequate understanding of either notion lies. But difficult questions abound. Must a work of art be morally admirable in order to be aesthetically valuable? How, if at all, do our moral values shape our aesthetic judgements - and vice versa? Aesthetics and Morality is a stimulating and insightful inquiry into precisely this set of questions. Elisabeth Schellekens explores the main ideas and debates at the intersection of aesthetics and moral philosophy. She invites readers to reflect on the nature of beauty, art and morality, and provides the philosophical knowledge to render such reflection more rigorous. This original, inspiring and entertaining book sheds valuable new light on a notably complex and challenging area of thought.

Contents:

Disentangling the aesthetic

The values of art

Art as a source of understanding

Moral convictions and artistic appreciation

Must art serve a moral purpose to be good?

Kant's theory of beauty, morality and freedom

Sensibility to value

Beauty and virtue of the soul.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-155) and index.

ISBN:

9786612710148

9781472545350

1472545354

9781282710146

1282710141

9781441122988

1441122982

OCLC:

650308405