Designed for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject, this concise anthology brings together key texts in aesthetics and the philosophy of art.
- Designed for readers with no or little prior knowledge of the subject.
- Presents two contrasting pieces on each of six topics.
- Texts range from Plato-s famous critique of art in the -Republic- through Nietzsche-s -The Birth of Tragedy- to Barthes- -The Death of the Author- ''and pieces in recent philosophical aesthetics from a number of traditions.
- Interactive editorial commentary helps readers to engage with the philosophical train of thought.
- Explains the argumentative and historical context in which each piece was written.
- Includes questions for debate and suggestions for further reading.
