Wittgenstein, Theory and the Arts
| Author | : Richard Allen |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 2011-02-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781135199517 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1135199515 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (515 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Wittgenstein, Theory and the Arts by : Richard Allen
Download or read book Wittgenstein, Theory and the Arts written by Richard Allen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first full exploration of the implications of Wittgenstein's philosophy for understanding the arts and cultural criticism. These original essays by philosophers and critics address key philosophical topics in the study of the arts and culture, such as humanism, criticism, psychology, painting, film and ethics. All exemplify Wittgenstein's method of conceptual investigation and highlight his notion of philosophy as a cure.