Aesthetics: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides) - Softcover

Taliaferro, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185168820X ISBN 13: 9781851688203

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2011

Synopsis

What is art? Why do we find some things beautiful but not others? Is it wrong to share MP3s? These are just some of the questions explored by aesthetics, the philosophy of art. In this sweeping introduction, Charles Taliaferro skilfully guides us through different theories of art and beauty, tackling issues such as who owns art and what happens when art and morality collide. From Plato on poetry to Ringo Starr on the drums, this is a perfect introductory text for anyone interested in the fascinating questions art can raise.

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Review:

"Accessible and assured. This brief account of a vast subject is entirely successful." --Daniel N. Robinson, Professor of Philosophy, University of Oxford, UK

"Beginners who read this excellent introduction will
encounter a wide range of sources, dealing with the major
questions in aesthetics and illustrated by many and varied
artistic examples." --Gary Iseminger, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Carleton College, USA, and author of The Aesthetic Function of Art

"The best book on aesthetics of its kind. Engaging, comprehensive in scope, and rich with examples." --David Vessey, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Grand Valley State University, USA

"Reading Aesthetics: A Beginner's Guide feels like an invitation into a beautiful and intriguing palace... Taliaferro compels us to think more about certain puzzles in aesthetics and also teaches us how to see works of art in new ways." --Paul Reasoner, Bethel University

"This is simply the best introduction to aesthetics I know of... A delicious book."
--David O'Hara, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Classics, Augustana College

‘A sound tour of the essential questions’ -- Transpositions

Book Description:

Explaining what art is and what’s not art.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 185168820X
• ISBN 13: 9781851688203
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208