Arguing About Art by Aaron Ridley
This acclaimed and accessible anthology is ideal for newcomers to aesthetics or philosophy. Neill and Ridley introduce a wide range of discussions including sentimentality, feminism and aesthetics, appreciation, understanding and nature. Each chapter is accompanied by a clear introduction and suggestions for further reading. This new edition has been fully revised and updated. It includes five new sections on the art of food, rock music and culture, enjoying horror, art and morality and public art. Arguing about Art will appeal to students of art history, literature, and cultural studies as well as philosophy.
'A most valuable supplement to any philosophical aesthetics course, one that would enliven and freshen it up, partly by deftly engaging students' - Times Higer Education Supplement
'My first choice for a core text in an undergraduate course would be Neill and Ridley. On every topic their lively collection stimulates thought' - Peter Lamarque, European Journal of Philosophy
'My first choice for a core text in an undergraduate course would be Neill and Ridley. On every topic their lively collection stimulates thought' - Peter Lamarque, European Journal of Philosophy
Alex Neill and Aaron Ridley are both lecturers at Southampton University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415237390 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415237394 |
| Title | Arguing About Art |
| Author | Aaron Ridley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-12-13 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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