Jerrold Levinson:The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics by Jerrold Levinson (English) Paperback Book
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The Nile on eBay The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics by Jerrold Levinson Part of the "Handbook" series, this book talks about an area where philosophy meets the arts - aesthetics. It offers a guide to the theory, application, and history of the field. It is useful for academics and students across philosophy and various branches of the arts, both as the reference work of choice and as a stimulus to new research. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The Oxford Handbooks series is a major new initiative in academic publishing. Each volume offers an authoritative and up-to-date survey of original research in a particular subject area. Specially commissioned essays from leading figures in the discipline give critical examinations of the progress and direction of debates. Oxford Handbooks provide scholars and graduate students with compelling new perspectives upon a wide range of subjects in thehumanities and social sciences. The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics brings the authority, liveliness, and multi-disciplinary scope of the Handbook series to the area where philosophy meets the arts. JerroldLevinson has assembled a hugely impressive range of talent to contribute 48 brand-new essays, making this the most comprehensive guide available to the theory, application, history, and future of the field. This Handbook will be invaluable to academics and students across philosophy and all branches of the arts, both as the reference work of choice and as a stimulus to new research and creativity. Author Biography McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Table of Contents Preface1: Jerrold Levinson: Philosophical Aesthetics: an Overview2: Paul Guyer: History of Modern Aesthetics3: Nick Zangwill: Aesthetic Realism 14: John Bender: Aesthetic Realism 25: Gary Iseminger: Aesthetic Experience6: Nick Zangwill: Beauty7: Malcolm Budd: Aesthetics of Nature8: Robert Stecker: Definition of Art9: Stephen Davies: Ontology of Art10: David Davies: Medium in Art11: Alan Goldman: Representation in Art12: Aaron Ridley: Expression in Art13: Stephanie Ross: Style in Art14: Philip Alperson: Creativity in Art15: Denis Dutton: Authenticity in Art16: Paisley Livingston: Intention in Art17: Gregory Currie: Interpretation in Art18: Robert Stecker: Value in Art19: Noel Carroll: Humour20: Ted Cohen: Metaphor21: Peter Lamarque: Fiction22: George Wilson: Narrative23: Aaron Ridley: Tragedy24: Alex Neill: Art and Emotion25: Berys Gaut: Art and Knowledge26: Matthew Kieran: Art and Morality27: Lydia Goehr: Art and Politics28: Stephen Davies: Music29: Susan Feagin: Painting30: Paisley Livingston: Literature31: Gordon Graham: Architecture32: Robert Hopkins: Sculpture33: Noel Carroll: Dance34: Paul Woodruff: Theatre35: Alex Neill: Poetry36: Nigel Warburton: Photography37: Berys Gaut: Film38: Mary Devereaux: Feminist Aesthetics39: John Fisher: Environmental Aesthetics40: Kathleen Higgins: Comparative Aesthetics41: Denis Dutton: Aesthetics and Evolutionary Psychology42: Gregory Currie: Aesthetics and Cognitive Science43: Richard Eldridge: Aesthetics and Ethics44: David Novitz: Aesthetics of Popular Art45: Gregg Horowitz: Aesthetics of the Avant-Garde46: Crispin Sartwell: Aesthetics of the Everyday47: Richard Shusterman: Aesthetics and Postmodernism48: Deborah Knight: Aesthetics and Cultural Studies Review `The Handbook is a timely response to a growing interest in aesthetics...it covers a good deal of ground, provides much interesting information and abounds in interesting quotations.'Philosophy Now`Levinson has achieved his intention to provide a collection from which both the professional philosopher and the enthusiastic non-professional can derive instruction and pleasure. . . . he has brought together many of the key practitioners in the field of philosophical aesthetics and this is reflected in the depth of subjects and the lucid quality of the writing.'British Journal of Aesthetics Long Description The Oxford Handbooks series is a major new initiative in academic publishing. Each volume offers an authoritative and up-to-date survey of original research in a particular subject area. Specially commissioned essays from leading figures in the discipline give critical examinations of the progress and direction of debates. Oxford Handbooks provide scholars and graduate students with compelling new perspectives upon a wide range of subjects in thehumanities and social sciences. The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics brings the authority, liveliness, and multi-disciplinary scope of the Handbook series to the area where philosophy meets the arts. JerroldLevinson has assembled a hugely impressive range of talent to contribute 48 brand-new essays, making this the most comprehensive guide available to the theory, application, history, and future of the field. This Handbook will be invaluable to academics and students across philosophy and all branches of the arts, both as the reference work of choice and as a stimulus to new research and creativity. Review Text `The Handbook is a timely response to a growing interest in aesthetics...it covers a good deal of ground, provides much interesting information and abounds in interesting quotations.'Philosophy Now`Levinson has achieved his intention to provide a collection from which both the professional philosopher and the enthusiastic non-professional can derive instruction and pleasure. . . . he has brought together many of the key practitioners in the field of philosophical aesthetics and this is reflected in the depth of subjects and the lucid quality of the writing.'British Journal of Aesthetics Review Quote "This Handbook is a timely response to a growing interest in aesthetics ... it covers a good deal of ground, provides much interesting information and abounds in interesting quotations." --Peter Rickman, Philosophy Now "The piece is skillfully organized, and Levinson's grasp of the details of the various topics is unsurpassed. The aesthetics community has much for which to thank Jerrold Levinson. His papers are required reading on a number of topics in aesthetics, and he is renowned as a generous commentator and critic."--Derek Matravers, The Open University, Milton Keynes "Levinson has achieved his intention to provide a collection from which both the professional philosopher and the enthusiastic non-professional can derive instruction and pleasure. In doing so, he has also succeeded in filling a sizeable gap in a burgeoning book market."--British Journal of Aesthetics Promotional "Headline" Preface 1. Jerrold Levinson: Philosophical Aesthetics: an Overview 2. Paul Guyer: History of Modern Aesthetics 3. Nick Zangwill: Aesthetic Realism 1 4. John Bender: Aesthetic Realism 2 5. Gary Iseminger: Aesthetic Experience 6. Nick Zangwill: Beauty 7. Malcolm Budd: Aesthetics of Nature 8. Robert Stecker: Definition of Art 9. Stephen Davies: Ontology of Art 10. David Davies: Medium in Art 11. Alan Goldman: Representation in Art 12. Aaron Ridley: Expression in Art 13. Stephanie Ross: Style in Art 14. Philip Alperson: Creativity in Art 15. Denis Dutton: Authenticity in Art 16. Paisley Livingston: Intention in Art 17. Gregory Currie: Interpretation in Art 18. Robert Stecker: Value in Art 19. Noel Carroll: Humour 20. Ted Cohen: Metaphor 21. Peter Lamarque: Fiction 22. George Wilson: Narrative 23. Aaron Ridley: Tragedy 24. Alex Neill: Art and Emotion 25. Berys Gaut: Art and Knowledge 26. Matthew Kieran: Art and Morality 27. Lydia Goehr: Art and Politics 28. Stephen Davies: Music 29. Susan Feagin: Painting 30. Paisley Livingston: Literature 31. Gordon Graham: Architecture 32. Robert Hopkins: Sculpture 33. Noel Carroll: Dance 34. Paul Woodruff: Theatre 35. Alex Neill: Poetry 36. Nigel Warburton: Photography 37. Berys Gaut: Film 38. Mary Devereaux: Feminist Aesthetics 39. John Fisher: Environmental Aesthetics 40. Kathleen Higgins: Comparative Aesthetics 41. Denis Dutton: Aesthetics and Evolutionary Psychology 42. Gregory Currie: Aesthetics and Cognitive Science 43. Richard Eldridge: Aesthetics and Ethics 44. David Novitz: Aesthetics of Popular Art 45. Gregg Horowitz: Aesthetics of the Avant-Garde 46. Crispin Sartwell: Aesthetics of the Everyday 47. Richard Shusterman: Aesthetics and Postmodernism 48. Deborah Knight: Aesthetics and Cultural Studies Feature The most comprehensive and authoritative guide available48 original contributions by an outstanding international teamInvaluable for academics and students in philosophy, the arts, and cultural studiesInforms, engages, and provokes in all areas of theory and practice Details ISBN0199279454 Series Oxford Handbooks Language English ISBN-10 0199279454 ISBN-13 9780199279456 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 111.85 Year 2005 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Jerrold Levinson Author Jerrold Levinson Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title OXFORD HANDBK OF AESTHETICS RE Edition Description Revised Affiliation Department of Philosophy, University of Maryland DOI 10.1604/9780199279456 UK Release Date 2005-01-27 NZ Release Date 2005-01-27 Pages 838 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2005-01-27 Alternative 9780198250258 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2005-02-28 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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