{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-kants-aesthetics-9781405130363","title":"An Introduction to Kants Aesthetics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Kant's Aesthetics\u003c\/i\u003e, Christian Wenzel discusses and demystifies Kant''s Critique of the Power of Judgment, guiding the reader each step of the way and placing key points of discussion in the context of Kant''s other work.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains difficult concepts in plain language, using numerous examples and a helpful glossary.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProceeds in the same order as Kant''s text for ease of reference and comprehension.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an illuminating foreword by Henry E. Allison.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers twenty-six further-reading sections, commenting briefly on books and articles from the English, German, and French, that are relevant for each topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an extensive bibliography and a chapter summarizing Kant''s main points.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As an overall assessment, then, this is undoubtedly one of the most interesting and meticulous \"guides\" to Kant's aesthetic theory. Even though Wenzel clearly adopts a slightly different approach to Kant's aesthetic theory than this reviewer, this book is probably the best introductory volume currently available.\" \u003ci\u003eElisabeth Shellekens, The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In sum, I highly recommend this book to students and scholars with some familiarity with Kant and the “Critique of Aesthetic Judgment.” This book will surely deepen their understanding of Kant.\" \u003ci\u003eKenneth F. Rogerson, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Wenzel’s book is an invaluable aid for all serious students of Kant’s third Critique. The reconstruction of arguments is clear and concise; the annotated bibliography is remarkably knowledgeable and helpful.” \u003ci\u003eKarl Ameriks, University of Notre Dame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This volume will be indispensable to any new reader of Kant's third Critique who seeks illumination of its key concepts, insights into its philosophical context, and guidance for further study.” \u003ci\u003eEckart Förster, Johns Hopkins University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Henry E. Allison viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote on the Translation xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Aesthetic Dimension Between Subject and Object 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Meaning of “Aesthetic” 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCategories as a Guide 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “Moments” of a Judgment of Taste 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Disinterestedness: First Moment 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisinterestedness as a Subjective Criterion 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Kinds of Satisfaction: Agreeable, Beautiful, Good 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Universality: Second Moment 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Argument from Self-Reflection: Private, Public, Universal 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubjective Universality 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Case of Transcendental Logic 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingular “but” Universal 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Read Section 9 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Purposiveness: Third Moment 54\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose without Will, Purposiveness without Purpose 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurposiveness and Form: Charm versus Euler 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOf “Greatest Importance”: Beauty and Perfection 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeauty: Free, Dependent, and Ideal 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Necessity: Fourth Moment 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExemplary Necessity 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKant’s Interpretation of the sensus communis 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Deduction 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Fine Art, Nature, and Genius 94\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine Art and Why It Must Seem like Nature 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenius and Taste 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenius and Aesthetic Ideas 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Beyond Beauty 106\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Sublime 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeauty as the Symbol of Morality 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Analytic, the Dialectic, and the Supersensible 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Two Challenges 128\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Kant’s Aesthetics Account for the Ugly? 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan there be Beauty and Genius in Mathematics? 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Overview 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore Kant 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKant’s Aesthetics 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter Kant 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 171\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407867584855,"sku":"9781405130363","price":28.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405130363.jpg?v=1730500792","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-kants-aesthetics-9781405130363","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}