A philosophical inquiry, both published by routledge. Graham, gordon, 1949 july 15 philosophy of the arts. Richard eldridges compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and significance of art draws on materials from classical and contemporary philosophy as well as literary theory and art criticism. Nicholas wolterstorff noah porter professor of philosophical theology emeritus, yale. Without this emphasis artworks can seem either too much like gratuitous reproductions of reality like mirrors or reflections in. He has published extensively on he has published extensively on philosophical aspects of art, ethics, politics, and religion. This textbook is oriented around the question what is the value of art. The role of philosophy in the seminary has generally been determined by the occupant of the chair. He has contributed to oxford handbooks on aesthetics and systematic theology, and his most recent books include the reenchantment of the world. Jul 26, 2019 this definition of good art has had a profound impact on modern and contemporary artists. George graham and hugh lafollette philadelphia, temple university press. Nov 20, 20 gordon graham is henry luce iii professor of philosophy and the arts at princeton theological seminary. Gordon graham and richard eldridge, an introduction to the philosophy of art, new york.
Gordon grahamis regius professor of moral philosophy at the university of aberdeen, scotland, and a fellow of the royal society of edinburgh. The long shadow of emile cailliet home pts community. Globalization and the contemporary development of marxist philosophy. Gordon graham is regius professor of moral philosophy at the university of aberdeen. Gordon graham, princeton theological seminarys henry luce iii professor of philosophy and the arts, earned ma degrees from the university of st. By abigail rian evans and clemens bartollas, with gordon graham and kenneth woodrow henke. Assessing the value of technology in a recent interview, neil postman, professor of communications at new york university and author of technopoly, offers us a test by which we might. Pdf philosophy of the arts by graham gordon usher wu. He has published extensively on philosophical aspects of art, ethics, politics, and religion. Ebooks corporation a new edition of this bestselling introduction to aesthetics and the philosophy of art. Graham is known for his works on aesthetics, moral philosophy, philosophy of religion, and the scottish philosophical tradition.
Philosophy, art, and religion investigates the extent to which this is true. Gordon graham is henry luce iii professor of philosophy and the arts at princeton theological seminary. Against the idea that works of art present a subject matter and the idea that works of art embody pleasing formal arrangements, it can seem important to emphasize that works of art are products of human action made things, not just either imitations or forms. He was elected a fellow of the royal society of edinburgh, scotlands premier academy of letters, in 1999. An introduction to aesthetics kindle edition by graham, gordon. The first four chapters explore the strengths and weaknesses of pleasure, emotional expression, beauty and imaginative understanding as. Philosophy of the arts an introduction to aesthetics. Each chapter has been thoroughly revised with fresh.
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Review kang ouyang 2006 frontiers of philosophy in china 1 4. This definition of good art has had a profound impact on modern and contemporary artists. His books include philosophy of the arts, second edition routledge 2000, genes routledge 2002, ethics and international relations 1996 and internet. Lawrence gordon graham born 1949 is a british philosopher and the henry luce iii professor of philosophy and the arts at princeton theological seminary. Screening list of applicant for the post of assistant professor on guest basis in the department of philosophy. Gordon graham is director of the edinburgh sacred arts foundation. Nicholas wolterstorff noah porter professor of philosophical theology emeritus, yale university, connecticut. An introduction to aesthetics 9780415349796 by graham, gordon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Andrews and the university of durham, and a phd degree from the university of durham.
Henry luce iii professor of philosophy and the arts, princeton theological seminary 200618 regius professor of moral philosophy, university of aberdeen 19952005, reader in moral philosophy, university of st andrews 198695. Philosophy of the arts presents a comprehensive and accessible introduction to those coming to aesthetics and the philosophy of art for the first time. Gordon graham, princeton theological seminary, philosophy and theology department, emeritus. He was formerly regius professor of moral philosophy at the university of aberdeen in scotland. Gordon graham philosophy of the arts introduction to the third edition 2005 the arts are an important part of human life and culture. Gordon grahams philosophy, art, and religion has a claim to being the best book on art and religion published over the past several decades. Gordon graham explores the familiar and rival ideas of the value of art as a form of entertainment, a source of beauty and as a means of emotional expression. Graham was the regius professor of moral philosophy at the. We invited him to answer the question what is philosophy of religion. Reflection on gordon grahams philosophy, art, and religion makoto fujimura. A history of scottish philosophy is a series of collaborative studies, each volume being devoted to a specific period.
It charts the way in which modern conceptions of art often marginalize the sacred arts, construing choral and instrumental music, painting and iconography, poetry, drama, and architecture as applied arts that necessarily fall short of the ideal of art for art s sake. In the twentysix years i spent in formal education k through law school i. The following passage is adapted from his 1999 book the internet. A response to gordon grahams philosophy, art, and religion rob macswain. Diogenes allen became stuart professor of philosophy simpliciter in 1965. Gordon graham princeton theological seminary academia. Reflection on gordon grahams philosophy, art, and religion nicholas wolterstorff.
Assessing value of technology introductory note gordon. A hallmark of the new edition is the incorporation of primary readings into the text itself, making the book suitable as a standalone publication for any ethics course or for anyone wanting to know the history and arguments or moral philosophy. Dec 02, 2010 gordon graham, princeton theological seminarys henry luce iii professor of philosophy and the arts, earned ma degrees from the university of st. He is the author of eight theories of ethics and the internet. Philosophy, art, and religion by graham, gordon ebook. An introduction to the philosophy of art by richard eldridge. One striking feature of contemporary theorizing about.
Learning from art the british journal of aesthetics oxford. He has written extensively on topics in aesthetics and is the author of philosophy of the arts. Philosophy of the arts approaches the issues in aesthetics not by asking what art is, but what its special value is. Gordon graham, princeton theological seminary, new jersey. Gordon graham is a professor of moral philosophy at the university of aberdeen in scotland. Philosophy of the arts philosophy of the arts is designed specifically for readers studying aesthetics for the first t. The institution of intellectual values by gordon graham. After youve bought this ebook, you can choose to download either the pdf. Gordon graham gordon graham is henry luce iii professor of philosophy and the arts at princeton theological seminary.
The nature of beauty is one of the most fascinating riddles of. Eight theories of ethics by gordon graham, 2004 online. His publications include philosophy of the arts 3rd ed. My parents gave me a wonderful foundation of hard work and honesty for which i am forever grateful. His research focuses on metaphysics, ethics, and philosophy of biology. Gordon grahams book is a delight urbane and authoritative. Beauty itself is but the sensible image of the infinite, said the u. Peter lamarque, university of hull an excellent introduction to philosophical aesthetics, which also makes its own distinctive and original contribution to the subject. Gordon graham is princeton theological seminarys henry luce iii professor of philosophy and the arts. Reviewed by gordon graham, princeton theological seminary the editors of this volume have elicited new essays from an impressive list of contributors, including both long established figures in philosophy and theology and others relatively new. Art versus religion 2007 and theories of ethics 2010. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.