Beschreibung:
Damien Freeman develops a new theory of emotion that is suitable for resolving key questions in aesthetics. Freeman challenges the reader not only to consider how art engages with emotion, but how we should connect up our answers to questions concerning the nature and value of the experiences offered by works of art.
Introduction 1. The Emotional Economy 2. Perception of Emotion in the World 3. The Varieties of Emotional Experience 4. Art and the Plenary Experience of Emotion 5. The Value of Art and the Practice of Life Conclusion