Contemporary Debates in Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

<i>Contemporary Debates in Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art</i> features pairs of newly commissioned essays by some of the leading theorists working in the field today. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Brings together fresh debates on eleven of the most controversial issues in aesthetics and the philosophy of art</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Topics addressed include the nature of beauty, aesthetic experience, artistic value, and the nature of our emotional responses to art.</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Each question is treated by a pair of opposing essays written by eminent scholars, and especially commissioned for the volume.</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, and paves the way for further discussion.</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in aesthetics, while also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers</li> </ul>