Contemporary Debates In Aesthetics And The Philosophy Of Art

<p><b><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.</b></p><ul><li>Brings together fresh debates on eleven of the most controversial issues in aesthetics and the philosophy of art</li><li>Topics addressed include the nature of beauty, aesthetic experience, artistic value, and the nature of our emotional responses to art.</li><li>Each question is treated by a pair of opposing essays written by eminent scholars, and especially commissioned for the volume.</li><li>Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, and paves the way for further discussion.</li><li>Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in aesthetics, while also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers</li></ul>