Preface Introduction: Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art: an Extremely Brief History 1. Defining Art 2. The Ontology of Art 3. Interpretation and Intention 4. Aesthetic Properties and Evaluation 5. Emotions and the Arts 6. Art and Morality 7. Aesthetics Without Art Notes Bibliography Index
Using a wide range of illustrated examples from contemporary art, this updated introduction explains core theories and ideas in aesthetics and the philosophy of art.
Darren Hudson Hick is Visiting Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University, USA.
Introducing Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art explores the
classic questions in the philosophy of art through provocative
artworks. Written in a clear and fresh style, this comprehensive
textbook provides an accessible and engaging entry point for
students to the central philosophical issues in the arts. An
excellent resource for students and academics alike. -- Sondra
Bacharach, Senior Lecturer of Philosophy, Victoria University of
Wellington, New Zealand
This is one of the best introductions to Philosophy of Art around.
Hudson Hick judges the current vibe among students exceptionally
well. Recent and contemporary examples of art, literature, music
and film, prompt the kind of questions that lead naturally to the
key concepts and theories presented in this book. Drawing mostly
from analytic aesthetics, as well as continental philosophy on
interpretation, the book provides a genuine opportunity to develop
understanding of art and its reception. And while the level at
which the text is pitched is appropriate for beginners, the
dialectic occasions the kind of critical debate that will also
engage the more advanced student. A timely new feature of this
edition is the chapter on diversity which flags the burgeoning
material on perspectivism. The final chapter completes the promise
of the title, raising questions pertinent to the aesthetics of
nature. -- Jennifer A. McMahon, Professor of Philosophy, The
University of Adelaide, Australia
Darren Hudson Hick's Introduction to Aesthetics and the
Philosophy of Art offers a fresh, engaging take on both central
and historically neglected topics in aesthetics. Hick presents
complex debates in an accessible way and brings thinkers from
different traditions and historical moments seamlessly into
conversation. Examples from a wide variety of art forms keep the
discussion lively while drawing out the implications of the
theories on offer. * Sherri Irvin, Presidential Research Professor
of Philosophy and Women's and Gender Studies and Co-Director of the
Center for Social Justice, University of Oklahoma, USA *
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