In this book Richard Eldridge presents a clear and compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and significance of art, drawing on materials from cla

Praised in its original edition for its up-to-date, rigorous presentation of current debates and for the clarity of its presentation, Robert Stecker's new editi

"[This] is [an] ... introduction to current key issues and debates in aesthetics and philosophy of art. Chapters on standard topics are balanced by topics of in

A clear and compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and value of art, in a new, expanded edition.