Higgins, Kathleen Marie
Aesthetics in Grief and Mourning: Philosophical Reflections on Coping with Loss
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226831046
- author:
- Higgins, Kathleen Marie
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15 x 2.6 centimetres (0.55
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A philosophical exploration of the value of aesthetics in loss and grieving. Loss and grief are destabilizing forces, but being attuned to sensory objects can provide grounding. In this book, philosopher Kathleen Marie Higgins examines how attending to aesthetic practices such as storytelling, reflection on artworks, music, and creative projects can aid those experiencing loss.
Higgins shows that these everyday activities can play a significant role in the grieving process, and highlights their importance for individual and community flourishing. By exploring the relationship between aesthetics and loss, this book offers a unique perspective on how to cope with grief and find meaning in the face of loss.
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