The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Colour

The study of color is a rich and complex area that spans philosophy, psychology, and more. This Handbook explores the key aspects of philosophy of color, including the science and spaces of color, color phenomena, color ontology, color experience, and language, categories, and thought. It is a valuable resource for students and researchers in these fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 516 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The study of color is a vast and intricate field that encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy of mind, epistemology, metaphysics, aesthetics, and psychology. From the famous puzzle posed by David Humes about the missing shade of blue to the ongoing research into the science of color, this topic has sparked intense debate and exploration. At the heart of these discussions lies the nature of our experience of color and the essence of color itself. Philosophers and psychologists have been engaged in lively debates about the nature of color perception, the relationship between color and other sensory modalities, and the cognitive mechanisms that underlie our understanding of color.

The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Color is a comprehensive and authoritative resource that examines the most important aspects of this field. Comprising 29 specially commissioned contributions from leading philosophers, this handbook is organized into six parts:

The Importance of Color to Philosophy: This section explores the philosophical significance of color, examining its role in our understanding of the world, the nature of perception, and the relationship between color and other philosophical topics such as ethics and metaphysics.

The Science and Spaces of Color: This section examines the scientific foundations of color, including the physical properties of light and the mechanisms that determine the colors we perceive. It also explores the spatial aspects of color, such as color perception in different environments and the role of color in art and architecture.

Color Phenomena: This section explores the various phenomena associated with color, such as color perception, color memory, and color symbolism. It also examines the cognitive processes that underlie our experience of color, such as attention, memory, and perception.

Color Ontology: This section examines the philosophical foundations of color, including the nature of color objects, the relationships between different colors, and the ontological status of color. It also explores the philosophical implications of color for our understanding of the world and the nature of reality.

Color Experience and Epistemology: This section explores the nature of our experience of color, including the subjective and objective aspects of color perception. It also examines the relationship between color experience and other cognitive processes, such as attention and memory.

Language, Categories, and Thought: This section explores the role of color in language, culture, and thought. It examines the ways in which color is used to communicate and categorize objects, and the philosophical implications of these uses.

The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Color is an essential resource for students and researchers in philosophy of mind and psychology, epistemology, metaphysics, and aesthetics, as well as for those interested in conceptual issues in the psychology of color. With its comprehensive coverage of the most important aspects of this field, this handbook provides a valuable guide to the study of color and its philosophical implications.

Weight: 986g
Dimension: 173 x 245 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032569703