Aesthetics, Literature, and Life: Essays in honor of Jean Pierre Cometti

This book explores the complex relationship between life and the arts, drawing upon the work of Jean-Pierre Cometti and other key figures. It covers a wide range of topics, including art and literary criticism, modernist notions of art, and Wittgenstein's philosophy. The editors aim to bridge the gap between art and life and offer an in-depth analysis of contemporary artistic and aesthetic practices.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 296 pages
\n Publication date: 30 April 2019
\n Publisher: Mimesis International
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The intricate interplay between life and the arts has long been a central theme in philosophical discourse. This book delves into fundamental issues of modern and contemporary aesthetics, drawing upon the insightful work of Jean-Pierre Cometti, a prominent figure in the fields of aesthetics, pragmatism, and Austrian philosophy. Spanning a wide array of topics, from exploring the core principles of art and literary criticism to gaining a fresh perspective on the Modernist notion of art, the volume offers a comprehensive exploration. It proposes an anthropological aesthetics by employing Musil's The Man Without Qualities or analyzing literary characters such as Tolstoy's Hadji Murat and Cervantes' Don Quixote to shed light on themes in Wittgenstein's philosophy. The editors, Carla Carmona and Jerrold Levinson, have assembled a distinguished group of philosophy experts to provide a comprehensive window into Cometti's philosophical endeavors and an in-depth analysis of contemporary artistic and aesthetic practices. Their efforts aim to bridge the sometimes perceived gap between art and life, offering a rich and thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between these two realms.

\n Weight: 370g\n
Dimension: 143 x 214 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9788869771804\n \n