{"product_id":"reading-aesthetics-philosophy-paperback","title":"Reading Aesthetics Philosophy - Paperback","description":"\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","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50649404244191,"sku":"9781405118088","price":58.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/p2f94CoEvg9781405118088.webp?v=1785634551","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/reading-aesthetics-philosophy-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}