The Principles of Art - Softcover

Collingwood, R G

Softcover

ISBN 10: 147330265X ISBN 13: 9781473302655

Publisher: Case Press, 2013

Synopsis

R. G. Collingwood's disquisition is a pioneering academic work on the philosophy of art.

The Principles of Art was first published in 1923. This prolific philosophical essay argues various theories regarding the doctrine of art, the meaning and uses of the word itself, and the psychological theories behind artistic practices. R. G. Collingwood addresses Plato's Republic, which is often thought of as a renunciation of art, and he suggests that the work is nothing of the sort.

Read & Co. Books is proudly republishing this volume for artists, art critics, and philosophical thinkers, complete with a specially-commissioned biography of the author.

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From the Back Cover

Our first business is to investigate three kinds of art falsely so called. When that has been done we must see what there is left to be said about are proper.

About the Author

R. G. Collingwood (1889-1943), philosopher and historian, was Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy, Oxford University. One of the most learned men of his generation, he had a remarkable breadth of interest and knowledge and originiality of mind. He is the author of many notable books, including The Idea of History, An Autobiography, Essay on Metaphysics, Essay on Philosophical Method, The Idea of Nature, The New Leviathan, Speculum Mentis: or The Map of KNowledge, and with J. N. L. Myres, Roman Britain and the English Settlements in the Oxford Hitsory of England series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Case Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 147330265X
• ISBN 13: 9781473302655
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 20