Hanfling, Oswald
Philosophical Aesthetics: An Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631180357
- author:
- Hanfling, Oswald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 520
- Genre:
- Aesthetics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Philosophical Aesthetics An Introduction by Oswald Hanfling explores the fundamental questions in the field of aesthetics. From ancient Greece to modern times, thinkers have grappled with issues such as the nature of art and beauty, aesthetic experience, and the value of art. The book delves into these topics, examining whether certain works can be considered art, the role of imitation and forgery in art, and the justification for censorship. It also considers Marxist theories of art and structuralist and post-structuralist views on recent continental writings. This volume aims to make philosophical aesthetics accessible to a wide range of readers, including those with an interest in the arts and more advanced students.
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