Aesthetics (9780745679402)
Paperback/Philosophy 376 pages English Dec 11, 2017
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This volume of lectures on aesthetics, given by Adorno in the winter semester of 1958-9, formed the foundation for his later Aesthetic Theory, widely regarded as one of his greatest works. The lectures cover a wide range of topics, from an intense analysis of the work of Georg Luk?s to a sustained reflection on the theory of aesthetic experience, from an examination of works by Plato, Kant, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard and Benjamin, to a discussion of the latest experiments of John Cage, attesting to the virtuosity and breadth of Adorno's engagement. All the while, Adorno remains deeply connected to his surrounding context, offering us a window onto the artistic, intellectual and political confrontations that shaped life in post-war Germany. This volume will appeal to a broad range of students and scholars in the humanities and social sciences, as well as anyone interested in the development of critical theory.
- Author:
- Theodor W. Adorno
- Publisher:
- Polity
- Publication Date:
- Dec 11, 2017
- Number of pages:
- 376 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback/Philosophy
- ISBN-10:
- 0745679404
- ISBN-13:
- 9780745679402