'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
Description:
The most comprehensive and authoritative guide available
48 brand-new contributions by an outstanding international team
Invaluable for academics and students in philosophy, the arts, and cultural studies
Informs, engages, and provokes in all areas of theory and practice
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 the humanities 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. Jerrold Levinson 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.
Contents:
Preface
Part One: Background1 Jerrold Levinson: Philosophical Aesthetics: an Overview
2 Paul Guyer: History of Modern Aesthetics
Part Two: General Issues in Aesthetics3 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
Part Three: Aesthetic Issues of Specific Artforms28 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
Part Four: Further Directions in Aesthetics38 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
Description:
The most comprehensive and authoritative guide available
48 brand-new contributions by an outstanding international team
Invaluable for academics and students in philosophy, the arts, and cultural studies
Informs, engages, and provokes in all areas of theory and practice
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 the humanities 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. Jerrold Levinson 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.
Contents:
Preface
Part One: Background1 Jerrold Levinson: Philosophical Aesthetics: an Overview
2 Paul Guyer: History of Modern Aesthetics
Part Two: General Issues in Aesthetics3 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
Part Three: Aesthetic Issues of Specific Artforms28 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
Part Four: Further Directions in Aesthetics38 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