New Theory of Beauty

Hardback

Main Details

Title New Theory of Beauty
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Guy Sircello
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:152
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenrePhilosophy - aesthetics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691644783
ClassificationsDewey:111.85
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 19 April 2016
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