The Continental Aesthetics Reader

Book Details:

• Author: Clive Cazeaux

• Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

• Edition: 2

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 768

• Release Date: 29-06-2011

• ISBN: 9780415481847

• Languages: English

About The Book:

The Continental Aesthetics Reader is a comprehensive anthology that brings together classic and contemporary writings on art and aesthetics from the leading figures in continental thought. The second edition of this reader is thoughtfully divided into seven sections:

1. Nineteenth-Century German Aesthetics

2. Phenomenology and Hermeneutics

3. Marxism and Critical Theory

4. Excess and Affect

5. Embodiment and Technology

6. Poststructuralism and Postmodernism

7. Aesthetic Ontologies

Each section is placed within its historical and philosophical context, offering valuable insights into key developments in the field. Clive Cazeaux provides expert introductions for each philosopher, and an updated list of readings for this edition includes selections from influential thinkers such as Agamben, Butler, Guattari, Nancy, Virilio, and Žižek. Suggestions for further reading and a glossary of over fifty key terms further enhance the reader’s understanding.

This anthology is ideal for introductory courses in aesthetics, continental philosophy, art, and visual studies. It offers a thorough introduction to some of the most influential writings on art and aesthetics, spanning from Kant and Hegel to Badiou and Rancière.

The volume has received high praise from scholars and critics, with reviews noting its richness and intellectual rigor. It fills an important gap in the literature, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of aesthetics.