Aesthetic Experience And Moral Vision In Plato Kant And Murdoch

Author : Meredith Trexler Drees
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030790882

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Aesthetic Experience and Moral Vision in Plato, Kant, and Murdoch by Meredith Trexler Drees Pdf

This book addresses how Plato, Kant, and Iris Murdoch (each in different ways) view the connection aesthetic experience has to morality. While offering an examination of Iris Murdoch’s philosophy, it analyses deeply the suggestive links (as well as essential distinctions) between Plato’s and Kant’s philosophies. Meredith Trexler Drees considers not only Iris Murdoch’s concept of unselfing, but also its relationship with Kant’s view of Achtung and Plato’s view of Eros. In addition, Trexler Drees suggests an extended, and partially amended, version of Murdoch’s view, arguing that it is more compatible with a religious way of life than Murdoch herself realized. This leads to an expansion of the overall argument to include Kant’s affirmation of religion as an area of life that can be improved through Plato’s and Murdoch’s vision of how being good and being beautiful can be part of the same life-task.

Author : Heather Widdows
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351885522

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The Moral Vision of Iris Murdoch by Heather Widdows Pdf

Iris Murdoch's moral philosophy, although highly influential in 20th century moral theory, is somewhat unsystematic and inaccessible. In this work Widdows outlines the moral vision of Iris Murdoch in its entirety and draws out the implications of her thought for the contemporary ethical debate, discussing such aspects of Murdoch's work as the influence of Plato on her conception of The Good, the reality of the human moral experience, the attainment of knowledge of moral values and how art and religion inform the living of the moral life. Examining all of Murdoch's contributions to moral philosophy from her short papers to Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals, Heather Widdows provides an accessible and systematised account of Murdoch's moral concepts and offers a clear and critical exposition of her thought. By clarifying Murdoch's central themes, core ideas and her picture of the moral life, this book enables her work to be more easily understood and so utilised in current debates.

Author : Paul Guyer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521568331

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Kant and the Experience of Freedom by Paul Guyer Pdf

This collection of essays by one of the preeminent Kant scholars of our time transforms our understanding of both Kant's aesthetics and his ethics. Guyer shows that at the very core of Kant's aesthetic theory, disinterestedness of taste becomes an experience of freedom and thus an essential accompaniment to morality itself. At the same time he reveals how Kant's moral theory includes a distinctive place for the cultivation of both general moral sentiments and particular attachments on the basis of the most rigorous principle of duty. Kant's thought is placed in a rich historical context including such figures as Shaftesbury, Hutcheson, Hume, Burke, Kames, as well as Baumgarten, Mendelssohn, Schiller, and Hegel. Other topics treated are the sublime, natural versus artistic beauty, genius and art history, and duty and inclination. These essays extend and enrich the account of Kant's aesthetics in the author's earlier book, Kant and the Claims of Taste (1979).

Author : Anthony O'Hear
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000-09-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521785111

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Philosophy, the Good, the True and the Beautiful by Anthony O'Hear Pdf

Discussions of value play a central role in contemporary philosophy. This book considers the role of values in truth seeking, in morality, in aesthetics and also in the spiritual life. The distinguished contributors include Simon Blackburn, Jonathan Dancy, Paul Horwich, John Leslie, Timothy Sprigge, and David Wiggins.

Author : Bradley Murray
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781118950661

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The Possibility of Culture by Bradley Murray Pdf

The Possibility of Culture: Pleasure and MoralDevelopment in Kant’s Aesthetics presents an in-depthexploration and deconstruction of Kant’s depiction of theways in which aesthetic pursuits can promote personal moraldevelopment. Presents an in-depth exploration of the connection betweenKant’s aesthetics and his views on moral development Reveals the links between Kant’s aesthetics and hisanthropology and moral psychology Explores Kant’s notion of genius and his views on theconnections between the social aspects of taste and moraldevelopment Addresses aspects of Kant’s ethical theory that willinterest scholars working in ethics and moral psychology

Author : Elisabeth Schellekens
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781441122988

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Aesthetics and Morality by Elisabeth Schellekens Pdf

Aesthetic and moral value are often seen to go hand in hand. They do so not only practically, such as in our everyday assessments of artworks that raise moral questions, but also theoretically, such as in Kant's theory that beauty is the symbol of morality. Some philosophers have argued that it is in the relation between aesthetic and moral value that the key to an adequate understanding of either notion lies. But difficult questions abound. Must a work of art be morally admirable in order to be aesthetically valuable? How, if at all, do our moral values shape our aesthetic judgements - and vice versa? Aesthetics and Morality is a stimulating and insightful inquiry into precisely this set of questions. Elisabeth Schellekens explores the main ideas and debates at the intersection of aesthetics and moral philosophy. She invites readers to reflect on the nature of beauty, art and morality, and provides the philosophical knowledge to render such reflection more rigorous. This original, inspiring and entertaining book sheds valuable new light on a notably complex and challenging area of thought.

Author : James Hutson,Jason Lively,Bryan Robertson,Peter Cotroneo,Martin Lang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783031451270

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Creative Convergence by James Hutson,Jason Lively,Bryan Robertson,Peter Cotroneo,Martin Lang Pdf

Embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of art and technology in the groundbreaking realm of Creative Convergence: The AI Renaissance in Art and Design. This isn't just another book on art and technology- it's a journey that sparks curiosity, fuels innovation, and challenges traditional artistic boundaries. Discover the power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it melds with human expression, propelling artistry into uncharted territories and redefining traditional notions of both originality and creativity. The text is not just about art or AI; it is about the fusion of both, catalyzing a creative revolution that challenges previous assumptions about human-machine collaboration and how ideation, conceptualization, process and execution are radically rethought. Have you ever wondered how/will AI revolutionize training, education and execution in art and design? Delve into this captivating treatment that contextualizes the disruptions we are experiencing today in the technological innovations and artistic responses and integrations of the past five hundred years. Human creativity has always struggled against technological advance, but ultimately integrated and redefined what "art" is in each era. As such, you will see how AI can be incorporated in various artistic disciplines in this study. Explore real-world case studies that showcase AI's practical impact on 3D design, drawing, digital art, and even web design. The book also addresses the controversial question: Can AI be a co-creator in the creative and artistic process, even assisting in creating an original, signature style? Brace yourself for revelations that will challenge your perceptions of traditional artistry.

Author : Megan Laverty
Publisher : Continuum
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : IND:30000110552845

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Iris Murdoch's Ethics by Megan Laverty Pdf

This book will be of great value to philosophers, gender theorists, literary critics and others engaged with the questions of life's meaning and what a deepened understanding of it looks like.

Author : José Luis Bermúdez,Sebastian Gardner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000143072

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Art and Morality by José Luis Bermúdez,Sebastian Gardner Pdf

Featuring contributions from Matthew Kieran, Aaron Ridley, Roger Scruton and Mary Mothersill to name but a few, this collection of groundbreaking new papers on aesthetics and ethics, highlights the link between the two subjects. These leading figures tackle the important questions that arise when one thinks about the moral dimensions of art and the aesthetic dimension of moral life. The volume is a significant contribution to philosophical literature, opening up unexplored questions and shedding new light on more traditional debates in aesthetics. The topics explored include: the relation of aesthetic to ethical judgment the relation of artistic experience to moral consciousness the moral status of fiction the concepts of sentimentality and decadence the moral dimension of critical practice, pictorial art and music the moral significance of tragedy the connections between artistic and moral issues elaborated in the writings of central figures in modern philosophy, such as Kant, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche. The contributors share the view that progress in aesthetics requires detailed study of the practice of criticism. This volume will appeal to both the philosophical community and to researchers in areas such as literary theory, musicology and the theory of art.

Author : James W. Manns
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Aesthetics
ISBN : 0765639718

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Aesthetics by James W. Manns Pdf

Author : Iris Murdoch
Publisher : Random House
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781409044055

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Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals by Iris Murdoch Pdf

The decline of religion and ever increasing influence of science pose acute ethical issues for us all. Can we reject the literal truth of the Gospels yet still retain a Christian morality? Can we defend any 'moral values' against the constant encroachments of technology? Indeed, are we in danger of losing most of the qualities which make us truly human? Here, drawing on a novelists insight into art, literature and psychology, Iris Murdoch conducts an ongoing debate with major writers, thinkers and theologians - from Augustine to Wittgenstein, Shakespeare to Sartre, Plato to Derrida - to provide fresh and compelling answers to these crucial questions.

Author : Maria Antonaccio
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780195347265

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Picturing the Human by Maria Antonaccio Pdf

Iris Murdoch has long been known as one of the most deeply insightful and morally passionate novelists of our time. This attention has often eclipsed Murdoch's sophisticated and influential work as a philosopher, which has had a wide-ranging impact on thinkers in moral philosophy as well as religious ethics and political theory. Yet it has never been the subject of a book-length study in its own right. Picturing the Human seeks to fill this gap. In this groundbreaking book, author Maria Antonaccio presents the first systematic and comprehensive treatment of Murdoch's moral philosophy. Unlike literary critical studies of her novels, it offers a general philosophical framework for assessing Murdoch's thought as a whole. Antonaccio also suggests a new interpretive method for reading Murdoch's philosophy and outlines the significance of her thought in the context of current debates in ethics. This vital study will appeal to those interested in moral philosophy, religious ethics, and literary criticism, and grants those who have long loved Murdoch's novels a closer look at her remarkable philosophy.

Author : Stefano Marino,Pietro Terzi
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110596496

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Kant’s ›Critique of Aesthetic Judgment‹ in the 20th Century by Stefano Marino,Pietro Terzi Pdf

Kant’s Critique of Judgment represents one of the most important texts in modern philosophy. However, while its importance for 19th-century philosophy has been widely acknowledged, scholars have often overlooked its far-reaching influence on 20th-century thought. This book aims to account for the various interpretations of Kant’s notion of aesthetic judgment formulated in the last century. The book approaches the subject matter from both a historical and a theoretical point of view and in relation to different cultural contexts, also exploring in an unprecedented way its influence on some very up-to-date philosophical developments and trends. It represents the first choral and comprehensive study on this missing piece in the history of modern and contemporary philosophy, capable of cutting in a unique way across different traditions, movements and geographical areas. All main themes of Kant’s aesthetics are investigated in this book, while at the same time showing how they have been interpreted in very different ways in the 20th century. With contributions by Alessandro Bertinetto, Patrice Canivez, Dario Cecchi, Diarmuid Costello, Nicola Emery, Serena Feloj, Günter Figal, Tom Huhn, Hans-Peter Krüger, Thomas W. Leddy, Stefano Marino, Claudio Paolucci, Anne Sauvagnargues, Dennis J. Schmidt, Arno Schubbach, Scott R. Stroud, Thomas Teufel, and Pietro Terzi.

Author : Donald W. Crawford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015002690884

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Kant's Aesthetic Theory by Donald W. Crawford Pdf

Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher. He is a central figure of modern philosophy, and set the terms by which all subsequent thinkers have had to grapple. He argued that human perception structures natural laws, and that reason is the source of morality. His thought continues to hold a major influence in contemporary thought, especially in fields such as metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and aesthetics.

Author : Joseph J. Tinguely
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351622790

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Kant and the Reorientation of Aesthetics by Joseph J. Tinguely Pdf

This book argues that the philosophical significance of Kant’s aesthetics lies not in its explicit account of beauty but in its implicit account of intentionality. Kant’s account is distinct in that feeling, affect, or mood must be operative within the way the mind receives the world. Moreover, these modes of receptivity fall within the normative domain so that we can hold each other responsible for how we are "struck" by an object or scene. Joseph Tinguely composes a series of investigations into the philosophically rich but regrettably neglected topics at the intersection of Kant’s aesthetics and epistemology, such as how we orient ourselves in the world, whether tonality is a property of the subject or object, and what we hope to accomplish when we quarrel about taste. Taken together, these investigations offer a robust and defensible picture of mind, which not only resolves tensions in a Kantian account of intentionality but also offers a timely intervention into contemporary debates about the "aesthetic" nature of the way the mind is in touch with the world. Kant and the Reorientation of Aesthetics will appeal to scholars and students of Kant, as well as those working at the intersection of aesthetics and philosophy of mind.