A Companion to Arthur C. Danto (Blackwell Companions to Philosophy)

A Companion to Arthur C. Danto paints a detailed portrait of one the most significant figures in twentieth-century philosophy and art criticism, offering unparalleled coverage of all aspects of Danto’s writings, artworks, and thought. Edited by two long-time colleagues of Arthur Danto, this interdisciplinary resource presents more than 40 original essays from both prominent Danto scholars and leading practitioners from various sub-fields of philosophy. The Companion illuminates Danto’s many contributions to the artworld, aesthetics, criticism, and philosophy of knowledge, action, science, history, and politics. The essays explore central concepts and intersecting themes in Danto’s writings while providing new interventions into the areas of philosophy in which Danto engaged. Topics include Danto’s mode of writing and art production, his critical engagement with artists and philosophers, conflicts in Danto’s views and in interpretations of his works, and much more. An important addition to Danto studies, A Companion to Arthur C. Danto is essential reading for practitioners, scholars, and advanced students looking for a critical, provocative, and insightful treatment of Danto’s philosophy, art, and criticism. A Companion to Arthur Danto (through page 329) 1 A Companion to Arthur Danto (through page 243) 1 A Companion to Arthur C. Danto (through page 157) 1 A Companion to Arthur C. Danto (through page 71) 1 A_Companion_to_Arthur_C._Danto_----_(Pg_1--1) 1 A_Companion_to_Arthur_C._Danto_----_(Pg_2--86) 2 A_Companion_to_Arthur_C._Danto_----_(Pg_87--172) 87 A_Companion_to_Arthur_C._Danto_----_(Pg_173--258) 173 A_Companion_to_Arthur_C._Danto_----_(Pg_259--344) 259 A_Companion_to_Arthur_C._Danto_----_(Pg_345--427) 345 "This outstanding student reference series offers a comprehensive and authoritative survey of philosophy as a whole. Written by today's leading philosophers, each volume provides lucid and engaging coverage of the key figures, terms, topics, and problems of the field. Taken together, the volumes provide the ideal basis for course use, representing an unparalleled work of reference for students and specialists alike"-- Provided by publisher