Bentham and the arts

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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Other Authors: Julius, Anthony (Editor), Quinn, Malcolm (Editor), Schofield, Philip (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London UCL Press 2020, 2020©2020
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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
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