History Of Aesthetics: Vol. Iii Modern Aesthetics
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What does it mean for something to be beautiful, and how have thinkers across centuries arrived at such a deceptively simple question? In the third and concluding volume of his monumental History of Aesthetics, the eminent Polish philosopher Władysław Tatarkiewicz chronicles the rich intellectual terrain of Modern Aesthetics, tracing the evolution of aesthetic thought from the Renaissance through to the twentieth century. This authoritative volume presents the emergence of aesthetics as a formal discipline, charting the contributions of key figures — from Kant and Hegel to Croce and Dewey — whose ideas irrevocably shaped our understanding of art, beauty, and perception. Tatarkiewicz writes with the precision of a scholar and the clarity of a master teacher, constructing a sweeping yet meticulously detailed panorama of philosophical ideas that illuminates the deep connections between aesthetic theory and broader currents in European intellectual history. Edited by D. Petsch and published jointly by Mouton and PWN–Polish Scientific Publishers, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for students and scholars of philosophy, art theory, and cultural history alike. For anyone who has ever wondered why certain works of art move us profoundly while others leave us cold, Tatarkiewicz's rigorous and elegant inquiry offers not easy answers, but something far more valuable — a framework for asking better questions.
Author: Władysław Tatarkiewicz
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Mouton / PWN - Polish Scientific Publishers
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
What does it mean for something to be beautiful, and how have thinkers across centuries arrived at such a deceptively simple question? In the third and concluding volume of his monumental History of Aesthetics, the eminent Polish philosopher Władysław Tatarkiewicz chronicles the rich intellectual terrain of Modern Aesthetics, tracing the evolution of aesthetic thought from the Renaissance through to the twentieth century. This authoritative volume presents the emergence of aesthetics as a formal discipline, charting the contributions of key figures — from Kant and Hegel to Croce and Dewey — whose ideas irrevocably shaped our understanding of art, beauty, and perception. Tatarkiewicz writes with the precision of a scholar and the clarity of a master teacher, constructing a sweeping yet meticulously detailed panorama of philosophical ideas that illuminates the deep connections between aesthetic theory and broader currents in European intellectual history. Edited by D. Petsch and published jointly by Mouton and PWN–Polish Scientific Publishers, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for students and scholars of philosophy, art theory, and cultural history alike. For anyone who has ever wondered why certain works of art move us profoundly while others leave us cold, Tatarkiewicz's rigorous and elegant inquiry offers not easy answers, but something far more valuable — a framework for asking better questions.