Aesthetic testimony : an optimistic approach

Aesthetic testimony : an optimistic approach / Jon Robson.

Aesthetic judgements that are formed on the basis of testimony are commonly held to be defective, illegitimate, or otherwise problematic. This book assesses the debate surrounding aesthetic testimony and argues for the surprising conclusion that this widespread view is mistaken. Aesthetic testimony...

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Main Author: Robson, Jon (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2022.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Aesthetics.
Aesthetics
Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology.
Philosophy.
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Summary:Aesthetic judgements that are formed on the basis of testimony are commonly held to be defective, illegitimate, or otherwise problematic. This book assesses the debate surrounding aesthetic testimony and argues for the surprising conclusion that this widespread view is mistaken. Aesthetic testimony is in no way inferior as a source of judgement when compared to either first-hand aesthetic judgement or testimony concerning non-aesthetic matters. Alongside establishing this position (an extreme form of 'optimism' concerning aesthetic testimony), Jon Robson also responds to the most prominent arguments for the opposing view ('pessimism' concerning aesthetic testimony). Along the way, it also re-examines our understanding of the norms which govern both judgement and assertion in aesthetics.
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 volume)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780192677518
0192677519
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Description based on online resource; title from home page (Oxford Academic, viewed March 1, 2024).

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