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 & beauty tackling issues such as who owns art & what happens when art & 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 ...

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As a new trend in aesthetics appearing concurrently in the West & the East in the last ten years the aesthetics of everyday life points to a growing diversification among existing methodologies for pursuing aesthetics alongside the shift from art-based aesthetics The cultural diversity manifest in global aesthetics offers common ground for the collaborative efforts of aesthetics in both the West & the East Given the rapidly growing interest & its potential for attracting new audiences extending beyond the more narrowly focused traditions of twentieth-century analytic & environmental aesthetics it stands to command its own share of attention in the future of aesthetic studies The aesthetics of everyday life has become a stream of thought with a global ambition This interest has led to numerous systematic & in-depth works on this topic some of which were conducted by the authors represented in this volume A salient feature of this book is that it not only represents the recent developments of the aesthetics of everyday life in the West but also highlights the interaction between scholars in the West & the East on this topic Thus the project is a contribution toward mutual progress in the collaboration between Western & Eastern aesthetics What distinguishes this book from other anthologies & monographs on this topic is that it reconstructs the aesthetics of everyday life through cultural dialogue between the West & the East with a view to building a new form of aesthetics of everyday life as seen from a global perspective At present the aesthetics of everyday life as a newly emergent approach to aesthetics may encounter skepticism among aestheticians accustomed to the rigors of analytic philosophers who prefer to discuss aesthetics at the level of abstract concepts & argument & who tolerate the particulars of experience mainly as illustrations But there is no reason to abandon the pursuit of the aesthetics of everyday life in the face of such objections On the contrary there are many benefits to gain in bringing aesthetics to bear on a wider sphere of human life made possible through efforts to show the relevance of aesthetics to a broader range of human actions ...

From Plato&s Ion to works by contemporary philosophers this anthology showcases classic texts to illuminate the development of philosophical thought about art & the aesthetic This volume is the most comprehensive collection of readings on aesthetics & the philosophy of art currently available Brings together the most significant writings in aesthetics & philosophy of art from the past 2500 years Each section

Includes:: a useful introductory essay which provides an overview of developments in the field Broken down into three sections Historical Sources Modern Theories & Contemporary Aesthetics & Philosophy of Art Thorough systematic & flexible including two alternative tables of contents (historical & topical); an ideal textbook & guide to the field

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The powerful & innovative King Aethelstan reigned only briefly (924-939) yet his achievements during those eventful fifteen years changed the course of English history He won spectacular military victories (most notably at Brunanburh) forged unprecedented political connections across Europe & succeeded in creating the first unified kingdom of the English To claim for him the title of first English monarch is no exaggeration In this nuanced portrait of Aethelstan Sarah Foot offers the first full account of the king ever written She traces his life through the various spheres in which he lived & worked beginning with the intimate context of his family then extending outward to his unusual multiethnic royal court the Church & his kingdom the wars he conducted & finally his death & legacy Foot describes a sophisticated man who was not only a great military leader but also a worthy king He governed brilliantly developed creative ways to project his image as a ruler & devised strategic marriage treaties & gift exchanges to cement alliances with the leading royal & ducal houses of Europe Aethelstan's legacy seen in the new light of this masterful biography is inextricably connected to the very forging of England & early English identity ...

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