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Bentham and the Arts considers the sceptical challenge presented by Jeremy Bentham's hedonistic utilitarianism to the existence of the aesthetic. Leading scholars from a variety of disciplines reflect on the implications of Bentham's radical utilitarian approach for our understanding of th...

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Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Other Authors: Julius, Anthony, 1956- (Editor), Quinn, Malcolm, 1963- (Editor), Schofield, Philip, 1958- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : UCL Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Bentham, Jeremy, > 1748-1832 > Art.
Bentham, Jeremy, > 1748-1832 > Aesthetics.
Bentham, Jeremy, > 1748-1832.
Utilitarianism > Great Britain > History > 19th century.
Aesthetics, Modern > 19th century.
PHILOSOPHY > Ethics & Moral Philosophy.
Aesthetics.
Aesthetics, Modern.
Utilitarianism.
Great Britain.
Ästhetik.
Utilitarismus.
1800-1899
Electronic books.
Art.
History.
Aufsatzsammlung.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Bentham and the Arts considers the sceptical challenge presented by Jeremy Bentham's hedonistic utilitarianism to the existence of the aesthetic. Leading scholars from a variety of disciplines reflect on the implications of Bentham's radical utilitarian approach for our understanding of the history and contemporary nature of art, literature, and aesthetics more generally.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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