Classics in Western Philosophy of Art by Prof. Noel Carroll (Paperback Book)

Name: Classics in Western Philosophy of Art by Prof. Noel Carroll (Paperback Book)
Brand: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

In this synthetic introduction to the history of the philosophy of art, No\u00EBl Carroll elucidates and analyzes selected writings on art by Plato, Aristotle, Hutcheson, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Tolstoy, and Bell. Carroll\u2019s narrative tracks developments between major positions in philosophy of art, ranging from the idea that art is unavoidably embedded in society to the evolution of the notion that art is autonomous (\""art for art\u2019s sake\""), thereby setting the stage for continuing debates in the philosophy of art.\nPresupposing no prior background, and useful on its own or accompanying the reading of primary works, Classics in Western Philosophy of Art is ideal as a text for introductory undergraduate and graduate courses in philosophy of art and aesthetics, or for anyone interested in\n\nClassics in Western Philosophy of Art\nMajor Themes and Arguments\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail track;