- Title:
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Aesthetics: An Audio Guide (MP3)
- Series:
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Bolinda Beginner Guides
- Written by:
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Charles Taliaferro
- Read by:
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Andrea Powell
- Format:
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Unabridged MP3 CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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1
- Duration:
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4 hours 38 minutes
- MP3 size:
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201 MB
- Published:
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February 01 2012
- Available Date:
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February 28 2012
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781743104422
- Genres:
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Non-fiction; Philosophy
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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“Accessible and assured. This brief account of a vast subject is entirely successful.”
Daniel N Robinson, Professor of Philosophy, University of Oxford, UK
“The best … on aesthetics of its kind. Engaging, comprehensive in scope, and rich with examples.”
David Vessey, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Grand Valley State University, USA
A sweeping and thorough investigation of the philosophy of art and the way it intersects with society and morality.
What is art? Why do we find some things beautiful but not others? Is it wrong to share MP3s? These are just some of the questions explored by aesthetics, the philosophy of art.
In this sweeping introduction, Charles Taliaferro skilfully guides us through different theories of art and beauty, tackling issues such as who owns art and what happens when art and morality collide.
From Plato on poetry to Ringo Starr on the drums, this is a perfect introduction for anyone interested in the fascinating questions art can raise.
“Beginners who read this excellent introduction will encounter a wide range of sources, dealing with the major questions in aesthetics and illustrated by many and varied artistic examples.”
Gary Iseminger, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Carleton College, USA
“Aesthetics: A Beginner's Guide feels like an invitation into a beautiful and intriguing palace … Taliaferro compels us to think more about certain puzzles in aesthetics and also teaches us how to see works of art in new ways.”
Paul Reasoner, Bethel University, USA
“This is simply the best introduction to aesthetics I know of.”
David O'Hara, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Classics, Augustana College, USA