Art, Morality and Human Nature

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This collection brings together the text of the monograph Art and Morality by the philosopher Richard Beardsmore along with fourteen other essays (both published and previously unpublished) in which he explores further some of the themes of his seminal book. With the revival of interest among philosophers and others in the relationships between art and morality the publication of this material is especially timely. Beardsmore's original contribution first introduced the principal terminology in which discussions have been expressed and many of the later essays showed the influence of Wittgenstein. The publication of this anthology of his writings on these themes has been welcomed by others writing on the same or related themes.
Apr 5, 2019

Source: Philosophical Investigations

Credit: Anthony E. Pitson

"Throughout this collection, one is struck by the clarity and incisiveness of Beardsmore's writings and the care with which relevant distinctions are made so that one is often left with a new perspective on the issues with which he is concerned."

May 28, 2019

Source: British Journal of Aesthetics

Credit: Panos Paris, University of Birmingham

"I think that the lasting power of Beardsmore's writings, and what will appeal to readers of this volume, are the insightfulness of ideas contained here, and the richly textured use of examples to illustrate them. This volume is thus a welcome addition, ensuring the accessibility of Beardsmore’s influential thought…"
Hardcover
- Product Detail: 1 Cloth over boards
- Publication Date: 01 May 2017
- ISBN-13: 9781845409418
- Product Content: Text (eye-readable)
- Extent: Main content page count : 340, Front matter page count (Roman) : 18
- Code: 9781845409418
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 21 x 2.8 cm
- Weight: 750 grams
- Packaging Type: Slip-sleeve
- List Price: £40.00
- ONIX Version 2.1, Version 3
Paperback
- Publication Date: 01 May 2017
- ISBN-13: 9781845409401
- Product Content: Text (eye-readable)
- Extent: Main content page count : 340, Front matter page count (Roman) : 18
- Code: 9781845409401
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 21 x 2.2 cm
- Weight: 400 grams
- Packaging Type: No outer packaging
- List Price: £19.95
- ONIX Version 2.1, Version 3

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Title: Art, Morality and Human Nature
Subtitle: Writings by Richard W. Beardsmore
Edited by: John Haldane, Ieuan Lloyd
Collection: St Andrews Studies in Philosophy and Public Affairs
Language: English
Publisher: Imprint Academic
Imprint: Imprint Academic

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