{"product_id":"introducing-aesthetics-and-the-philosophy-of-art-9781350256767","title":"Introducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAesthetics and the philosophy of art are about things in the world  things like the \u003ci\u003eMona Lisa\u003c\/i\u003e, but also things like horror movies, things like the ugliest dog in the world, and things like wallpaper. There's a surprising amount of philosophical content to be found in wallpaper.  Using a case-driven approach, \u003ci\u003eIntroducing Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art \u003c\/i\u003eis grounded in real-world examples that propel thought, debate, and discussion about the nature of art and beauty. Now in its third edition, this tried-and-tested text features fresh cases and new activities. Hands-on \u003ci\u003eDo Aesthetics! \u003c\/i\u003eactivities pepper the text, and \u003ci\u003eChallenge Cases\u003c\/i\u003e appear at the end of each chapter to test intuitions, to complicate the field of discussion, and to set a path forward. Charlotte Perkins Gilman's The Yellow Wall-Paper serves as a recurring case throughout, and this edition includes the full text of this classic short story.  From classical debates that continue to bother philoso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHick's lively and comprehensive introduction manages a remarkable feat: it remains student-friendly while keeping a keen eye trained on historical figures and also carefully navigating contemporary debates. I'm excited to teach with this new edition. Highly recommended. * Sam Cowling, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Denison University, USA *\u003cbr\u003eInteresting examples continue to draw us into the concepts and theories of philosophy, but in addition, the chapters now include case studies and challenges. This is an excellent text for helping students grapple in their own way with the aesthetic values of nature and art, and the associated ethical issues. * Jennifer A. McMahon, Professor of Philosophy, The University of Adelaide, Australia *\u003cbr\u003eHick does something I’ve never seen another author of an introductory Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics textbook do, and that’s make it fun. With a point of engagement at every turn, the reader can't help but feel like they're an active part of a conversation. A thing of beauty! * Christy Mag Uidhir, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Houston, USA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface to the Third Edition Introduction: Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art, An Extremely Brief History 1: Defining Art 2: Interpretation and Intention 3: Aesthetic Properties and Evaluation 4: The Ontology of Art 5: Emotions and the Arts 6: Art and Morality 7: Art, Aesthetics, and Identity 8: Aesthetics Without Art ‘The Yellow Wall-Paper’ (1892) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman  \u003ci\u003eNotes \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBibliography\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738611069271,"sku":"9781350256767","price":20.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350256767.jpg?v=1720049647","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/introducing-aesthetics-and-the-philosophy-of-art-9781350256767","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}