The arts and the definition of the human : toward a philosophical anthropology / Joseph Margolis.

Author/creator Margolis, Joseph, 1924-
Format Book
Publication InfoStanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, ©2009.
Descriptionxiv, 183 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Prologue: The definition of the human -- Perceiving paintings as paintings -- "One and only one correct interpretation" -- Toward a phenomenology of painting and literature -- "Seeing-in," "make-believe," transfiguration" : the perception of pictorial representation -- Epilogue: Beauty and truth and the passing of transcendental philosophy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 161-177) and index.
LCCN 2008018850
ISBN9780804759533 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0804759537 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780804759540 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0804759545 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks ND 1140 .M338 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold