Exploring the intersection of philosophy and literature, this book highlights how philosophical thought utilizes literary techniques to enhance its practice. It emphasizes a philosophy as a way of life, extending beyond mere words to encompass physical actions, nonverbal expressions, and emotional states, showcasing the profound connections between thought and lived experience.
Exploring theories of lovemaking from both ancient Asian and Western cultures, this work presents a fresh perspective on the aesthetics of erotic love. It delves into the cultural significance and philosophical underpinnings of intimacy, offering insights that blend historical wisdom with contemporary understanding.
Improved body consciousness is presented as a solution to various issues, enhancing knowledge, performance, and pleasure. Shusterman explores the connection between awareness of the body and its impact on personal experiences, suggesting that a deeper understanding of our physical selves can lead to significant benefits in everyday life.
A richly rewarding vision of the burgeoning interdisciplinary field of somaesthetics, with fourteen essays by the originator of the field.
Improved body consciousness is presented as a key to alleviating various issues while simultaneously enhancing knowledge, performance, and pleasure. The author explores how a deeper awareness of the body can lead to significant personal and professional benefits, suggesting that cultivating this awareness is essential for overall well-being.
Focusing on a deeply embodied aesthetic experience, this acclaimed work by Richard Shusterman redefines contemporary aesthetics through a rigorous defense of popular art, including a pioneering study of hip hop. It shifts the discourse towards a socially progressive agenda, making aesthetics more relevant. The second edition features an introduction addressing critiques and concludes with an added chapter that introduces his innovative concept of somaesthetics, further enriching the discussion on art and living.
By articulating a deeply embodied notion of aesthetic experience and the art of living, and providing a compellingly rigorous defense of popular art, this volume re-orients aesthetics towards a fresher and socially progressive agenda. schovat popis
Current philosophies of art remain sadly dominated by visions of its end and lamentations of decline. Defining the very notions of art and the aesthetic as special products of Western modernity, they suggest that postmodern challenges to traditional... schovat popis
The book delves into the relationship between philosophy and personal life, exploring the concept of the philosophical life through various dimensions such as epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. It critically engages with the ideas of influential philosophers like Dewey, Wittgenstein, and Foucault, while also addressing contemporary pragmatism. Through this analysis, the author advocates for a way of living that embodies philosophical principles, offering insights into the diverse landscape of modern philosophical thought.