Nanay, Bence
Aesthetics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198826613
- author:
- Nanay, Bence
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 11.1 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Aesthetics: A Very Short Introduction by Bence Nanay Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art, beauty, and taste in everyday experiences. It encompasses not just traditional artistic experiences, but also the beauty in autumn leaves, the light of a setting sun, or the way a shirt looks. Aesthetics is present in all aspects of life, from the way we choose what to wear to the way we experience the world around us. In this introduction, Bence Nanay explores the field of aesthetics, considering both Western and non-Western aesthetic traditions. He argues that aesthetics is not limited to traditional art forms, but extends to include much of what we care about in life. By broadening our understanding of aesthetics, we can gain new insights into the social aspect of our aesthetic engagements and the importance of aesthetic values for our own selves. The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press offers a concise and accessible introduction to a wide range of subjects, including aesthetics.
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