New Theory of Beauty

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title New Theory of Beauty
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Guy Sircello
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:152
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenrePhilosophy - aesthetics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691617688
ClassificationsDewey:111.85
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 8 March 2015
Publication Country United States

Description

Ever since the eighteenth century, when Kant opened the floodgates of subjectivism in aesthetics, common men and philosophers alike have despaired of finding a basis for judgments about beauty. This book provides a comprehensive theory that encompasses beauty in art and nature, as well as intellectual, utilitarian, and moral beauty. The author argu