Introductory Reading List?

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ihoardpoetry
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Introductory Reading List?

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I am considering getting into aesthetics as it is one of my modules for next year (I'm studying BA Philosophy). I am looking for recommendations and suggestions for readings over the summer to prepare myself, whether that be introductory texts, study guides or individual texts of philosophers.

Many thanks,

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Impenitent
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Contemporary Philosophy of Art by Bender and Blocker

http://aesthetics-online.org/?page=1997BlockerRead

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ihoardpoetry
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Impenitent wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:36 am Contemporary Philosophy of Art by Bender and Blocker

http://aesthetics-online.org/?page=1997BlockerRead

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Thank you, I'll be sure to check these out!
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The Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-Handboo ... 0199279454
Not quite introductory text book, but I find it good for wide range of aesthetic topics general reading.
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Pickup a copy of John Dewey's "ART AS EXPERIENCE." A treasure!!

https://www.amazon.ca/Art-as-Experience ... 0399531971
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