The collection features twenty-four essays by Jerrold Levinson, a prominent figure in aesthetics, exploring diverse issues in general aesthetics and specific art forms, particularly music, film, and literature. It serves as a valuable resource for philosophers, musicologists, literary theorists, art critics, and anyone with a deep appreciation for the arts, offering insights into the complexities of artistic expression and interpretation over the past decade.
Jerrold Levinson Livres
Jerrold Levinson est un professeur de philosophie dont le travail explore l'esthétique de la musique. Il se penche également sur la recherche de sens et d'ontologie dans le cinéma, l'art et l'humour. Ses écrits examinent des questions profondes sur la nature de l'art et notre compréhension de celui-ci.





Exploring the paradox of tragedy, this collection of newly composed essays delves into the allure of artworks that evoke negative or difficult emotions. With a blend of historical and contemporary perspectives, the authors examine why audiences are drawn to such pieces, challenging conventional notions of appreciation and emotional response. This thought-provoking work invites readers to reconsider the complexities of art and its impact on human experience.
Music in the Moment
- 196pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Jerrold Levinson's new book, Music in the Moment, makes a major contribution to the now flourishing field of philosophy of music. He has a daring thesis about music listening that is going to shake up the experts, and pose for them, and for us all...
The book delves into a specific academic or thematic area, building upon its previous edition published by Cornell University Press in 1990. It likely explores new insights, research, or perspectives relevant to its subject matter, enhancing the reader's understanding of the topic. The updated edition may include contemporary examples or revised theories, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Musical Concerns
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
This volume presents a new collection of essays on music by Jerrold Levinson, one of the most prominent philosophers of art today. The essays are wide- ranging and represent some of the most stimulating work being done within analytic aesthetics. Three of the essays are previously unpublished, and four of them focus on music in the jazz tradition.