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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 introductory text for anyone interested in the fascinating questions art can raise.Product Identifiers
PublisherOneworld Publications
ISBN-139781851688203
eBay Product ID (ePID)99915490
Product Key Features
Book TitleAesthetics: a Beginner's Guide
AuthorCharles Taliaferro
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicPopular Philosophy
Publication Year2011
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorCharles Taliaferro
Series TitleBeginner's Guides
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom