Nanay Bence (Professor Of Philosophy And Bof Research Professor University Of Antwerp And Senior Research Associate Peterhouse University Of Cambridge)
Nanay Bence (Professor Of Philosophy And Bof Research Professor University Of Antwerp And Senior Research Associate Peterhouse University Of Cambridge) - Aesthetics: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Nanay Bence (Professor Of Philosophy And Bof Research Professor University Of Antwerp And Senior Research Associate Peterhouse University Of Cambridge) - Aesthetics: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art beauty and taste. It doesn't just consider traditional artistic experiences such as artworks in a museum or an opera performance but also everyday experiences such as autumn leaves in the park or even just the light of the setting sun falling on the kitchen table. It is also about your experience when you choose the shirt you're going to wear today or when you wonder whether you should put more pepper in the soup. Aesthetics is everywhere. It is one of the most important aspects of our life. In this Very Short Introduction Bence Nanay introduces the field of aesthetics considering both Western and non - Western aesthetic traditions and exploring why it is sometimes misunderstood or considered to be too elitist - by artists musicians and even philosophers. As Nanay shows so - called 'high art has no more claims on aesthetics than sitcoms tattoos or punk rock. In fact the scope of aesthetics extends far wider than that of art high or low including much of what we care about in life. It is not the job of aesthetics to tell you which artworks are good and which ones are bad. It is not the job of aesthetics to tell you what experiences are worth having. If an experience is worth having for you it thereby becomes the subject of aesthetics. This realisation is important because thinking about aesthetics in this inclusive way opens up new ways of understanding old questions about the social aspect of our aesthetic engagements and the importance of aesthetic values for our own self. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Aesthetics: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Nanay Bence (Professor Of Philosophy And Bof Research Professor University Of Antwerp And Senior Research Associate Peterhouse University Of Cambridge)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198826613
Pages: 144 Pages, 12 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 1/1/2020
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Popular Philosophy
Description: Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art beauty and taste. It doesn't just consider traditional artistic experiences such as artworks in a museum or an opera performance but also everyday experiences such as autumn leaves in the park or even just the light of the setting sun falling on the kitchen table. It is also about your experience when you choose the shirt you're going to wear today or when you wonder whether you should put more pepper in the soup. Aesthetics is everywhere. It is one of the most important aspects of our life. In this Very Short Introduction Bence Nanay introduces the field of aesthetics considering both Western and non - Western aesthetic traditions and exploring why it is sometimes misunderstood or considered to be too elitist - by artists musicians and even philosophers. As Nanay shows so - called 'high art has no more claims on aesthetics than sitcoms tattoos or punk rock. In fact the scope of aesthetics extends far wider than that of art high or low including much of what we care about in life. It is not the job of aesthetics to tell you which artworks are good and which ones are bad. It is not the job of aesthetics to tell you what experiences are worth having. If an experience is worth having for you it thereby becomes the subject of aesthetics. This realisation is important because thinking about aesthetics in this inclusive way opens up new ways of understanding old questions about the social aspect of our aesthetic engagements and the importance of aesthetic values for our own self. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Aesthetics: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Nanay Bence (Professor Of Philosophy And Bof Research Professor University Of Antwerp And Senior Research Associate Peterhouse University Of Cambridge)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198826613
Pages: 144 Pages, 12 Black And White Images
Publication Date: 1/1/2020
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Popular Philosophy
