{"product_id":"reading-aesthetics-philosophy-paperback","title":"Reading Aesthetics Philosophy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher Janaway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject, this concise anthology brings together key texts in aesthetics and the philosophy of art.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents two contrasting pieces on each of six topics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTexts range from Plato's famous critique of art in the 'Republic' through Nietzsche's 'The Birth of Tragedy' to Barthes' 'The Death of the Author' and pieces in recent philosophical aesthetics from a number of traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteractive editorial commentary helps readers to engage with the philosophical train of thought.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the argumentative and historical context in which each piece was written.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes questions for debate and suggestions for further reading.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject, this concise anthology brings together key texts in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. Two contrasting views are presented on each of six topics, with the texts either reprinted in their entirety or extracted where appropriate. They range from Plato's famous critique of art in the \u003ci\u003eRepublic\u003c\/i\u003e, through Nietzsche's \u003ci\u003eThe Birth of Tragedy\u003c\/i\u003e, to Barthes' \u003ci\u003eThe Death of the Author\u003c\/i\u003e, and pieces in recent philosophical aesthetics from a number of traditions. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the texts is accompanied by interactive editorial commentary, helping the reader to engage with the philosophical train of thought. The commentary explains the argumentative and historical context in which the piece was written, and draws out related methodological issues. Where relevant, the editor also highlights concerns about the nature of the subject, suggesting that much of what is discussed under the label 'aesthetics' is, in fact, better termed 'philosophy of art'. For each topic, questions for debate and a short annotated bibliography are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Janaway \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Philosophy at University of Southampton. His recent publications include \u003ci\u003eSchopenhauer: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e (2002) and \u003ci\u003eReading Philosophy: Selected Texts with a Method for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e (co-edited with Samuel Guttenplan and Jennifer Hornsby, Blackwell, 2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 9.67 x 6.84 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718270586943,"sku":"9781405118088","price":70.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/13626d817fa55abf002d8690245368fe.webp?v=1765081331","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/reading-aesthetics-philosophy-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}