The Arts and the Definition of the Human: Toward a Philosophical Anthropology by

Description: The Arts and the Definition of the Human by Joseph Margolis In The Arts and the Definition of the Human, Margolis introduces a novel theory of the human person or self as a historical artifact and argues that important topics in the philosophy of art, pictorial representation, and the nature of interpretation make no sense when separated from a "philosophical anthropology" along the lines he suggests. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Arts and the Definition of the Human introduces a novel theory that our selves—our thoughts, perceptions, creativity, and other qualities that make us human—are determined by our place in history, and more particularly by our culture and language. Margolis rejects the idea that any concepts or truths remain fixed and objective through the flow of history and reveals that this theory of the human being (or "philosophical anthropology") as culturally determined and changing is necessary to make sense of art. He shows that a painting, sculpture, or poem cannot have a single correct interpretation because our creation and perception of art will always be mitigated by our historical and cultural contexts. Calling upon philosophers ranging from Parmenides and Plato to Kant, Hegel, and Wittgenstein, art historians from Damisch to Elkins, artists from Van Eyck to Michelangelo to Wordsworth to Duchamp, Margolis creates a philosophy of art interwoven with his philosophical anthropology which pointedly challenges prevailing views of the fine arts and the nature of personhood. Author Biography Joseph Margolis is the Laura H. Carnell Professor of Philosophy at Temple University. His most recent book is Moral Philosophy after 9/11(2004). Table of Contents Contents Prefacexxx PrologueThe Definition of the Human000 1Perceiving Paintings as Paintings I000 2Perceiving Paintings as Paintings II000 3"One and Only One Correct Interpretation"000 4Toward a Phenomenology of Painting and Literature000 5"Seeing-in," "Make-believe," Transfiguration": The Perception of Pictorial Representation000 EpilogueBeauty and Truth and the Passing of Transcendental Philosophy000 Notes000 Index000 Review "In search of the distinctively human as a key to understanding language, culture, history, agency, creativity and responsibility, Margolis rejects the oppositions that have shaped discourse about these central philosophical topics since the time of the pre-Socratics. Breathtaking in its panoramic sweep of the Western tradition, admirably informed about the ideological dimensions of classical and contemporary aesthetics, Margoliss rethinking of basic issues in the intersection between knowledge, imagination, and art in all its expressive manifestations is certain to spark vitally innovative discussions as it carries forward ongoing disputes in important new directions." - Dale Jacquette, University of Bern, Switzerland "Margolis is in the unique position of knowing both contemporary continental and analytical philosophy, and one of the great merits of this book is its creative bridging of the two. The Arts and the Definition of the Human is a signal work of very high accomplishment that crowns the career of a distinguished philosopher justly celebrated for his many substantial contributions to the philosophy of art and to many other philosophical domains." - Edward S. Casey, Stony Brook University Long Description The Arts and the Definition of the Human introduces a novel theory that our selves--our thoughts, perceptions, creativity, and other qualities that make us human--are determined by our place in history, and more particularly by our culture and language. Margolis rejects the idea that any concepts or truths remain fixed and objective through the flow of history and reveals that this theory of the human being (or "philosophical anthropology") as culturally determined and changing is necessary to make sense of art. He shows that a painting, sculpture, or poem cannot have a single correct interpretation because our creation and perception of art will always be mitigated by our historical and cultural contexts. Calling upon philosophers ranging from Parmenides and Plato to Kant, Hegel, and Wittgenstein, art historians from Damisch to Elkins, artists from Van Eyck to Michelangelo to Wordsworth to Duchamp, Margolis creates a philosophy of art interwoven with his philosophical anthropology which pointedly challenges prevailing views of the fine arts and the nature of personhood. Review Quote "Margolis is in the unique position of knowing both contemporary continental and analytical philosophy, and one of the great merits of this book is its creative bridging of the two.The Arts and the Definition of the Humanis a signal work of very high accomplishment that crowns the career of a distinguished philosopher justly celebrated for his many substantial contributions to the philosophy of art and to many other philosophical domains."-Edward S. Casey, Stony Brook University Details ISBN0804759537 Author Joseph Margolis Short Title ARTS & THE DEFINITION OF HUMAN Publisher Stanford University Press Language English ISBN-10 0804759537 ISBN-13 9780804759533 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 750 Year 2008 Imprint Stanford University Press Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States Birth 1924 Residence US Affiliation Temple University Temple University, USA Temple University, USA Temple Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle Toward a Philosophical Anthropology DOI 10.1604/9780804759533 UK Release Date 2008-09-10 AU Release Date 2008-09-10 NZ Release Date 2008-09-10 US Release Date 2008-09-10 Pages 199 Publication Date 2008-09-10 Alternative 9780804759540 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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