Introduction to Philosophy Aesthetic Theory and Practice Yuriko Saito

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Saito , Yuriko, author.

Sonderegger , Ruth, author.

Kleesattel , Ines, author.

Contributor:

Open Textbook Library, distributor.

Series:

Open textbook library.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Humanities--Textbooks.

Humanities.

Arts--Textbooks.

Arts.

Philosophy--Textbooks.

Philosophy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Distribution:

Minneapolis, MN Open Textbook Library

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Rebus Community 2021.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

data file

Summary:

Aesthetic Theory and Practice offers fresh perspectives on canonical and emerging topics in aesthetics, and also brings attention to a number of culturally sensitive topics that are customarily silenced in introductions to philosophical aesthetics. The papers are heterogeneous in terms of length and degrees of difficulty, inviting the reader into the study of contemporary aesthetics, which spans a lifetime.

Contents:

1. What is Aesthetics?

2. What is a Work of Art?

3. What is the Connection between Artworks and Emotions?

4. What is the Connection Between Art and Morality?

5. What Makes an Artwork Beautiful?

6. What Makes Nature Beautiful?

7. The Significance of Environmental Aesthetics

8. Aesthetics and Politics

9. Engaging with Indigenous Art Aesthetically

Notes:

Description based on print resource

ISBN:

9781989014295