Aesthetic Pursuits: Essays in Philosophy of Art
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Author Description
Jerrold Levinson, one of the most prominent philosophers of art today, presents a new collection of essays, following on from his four previous collections, Music, Art and Metaphysics (1990), The Pleasures of Aesthetics (1996), Contemplating Art (2006), and Musical Concerns (2015). Aesthetic Pursuits specifically complements Levinson's last volume, Musical Concerns, by collecting recent essays not concerned with music, but instead focusing on literature, film, and visual art, while addressing issues of humour, beauty, and the emotions. The essays in Aesthetic Pursuits, which are wide-ranging, will appeal strongly to aestheticians, art lovers, and philosophers alike. The volume contains seven previously unpublished essays by Levinson, in which the author critically engages with notable contemporary contributions to aesthetic theory.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This collection investigates the fundamental nature of aesthetic experience and the philosophical problems inherent in literature, film, and visual art. Jerrold Levinson, a prominent figure in contemporary aesthetics, utilizes his extensive background in analytic philosophy to examine concepts such as humour, beauty, and emotional response. The volume serves as a companion to his previous work, offering both refined arguments on established aesthetic theories and new inquiries into the intersection of art and human cognition.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Philosophical analysis of literature, film, and visual art
- Theoretical explorations of humour and beauty
- Seven previously unpublished essays
Scope Limits
- Does not focus on musical aesthetics, which are addressed in the author's prior volume
- Does not provide a general history of art, focusing instead on specific philosophical problems
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a significant contribution to contemporary aesthetic theory, particularly for its rigorous engagement with current philosophical debates. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for those with a background in philosophy or specialized art theory.
Page Count:
205
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191079987
ISBN-13:
9780191079986
Philosophy
Film Theory
Aesthetics
Art Theory
Literary Criticism
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