Robson Jon (Assistant Professor Assistant Professor University Of Nottingham) - Aesthetic Testimony An Optimistic Approach - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Aesthetic judgements that are formed on the basis of testimony are commonly held to be defective illegitimate or otherwise problematic. This book assesses the debate surrounding aesthetic testimony and argues for the surprising conclusion that this widespread view is mistaken. Aesthetic testimony is in no way inferior as a source of judgement when compared to either first - hand aesthetic judgement or testimony concerning non - aesthetic matters. Alongside establishing this position (an extreme form of 'optimism concerning aesthetic testimony) Jon Robson also responds to the most prominent arguments for the opposing view ('pessimism concerning aesthetic testimony). Along the way it also re - examines our understanding of the norms which govern both judgement and assertion in aesthetics.
Title: Aesthetic Testimony An Optimistic Approach
Author(s): Robson Jon (Assistant Professor Assistant Professor University Of Nottingham)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192862952
Pages: 176 Pages
Publication Date: 2/28/2023
Category: Philosophy: Aesthetics