Stephen C. Pepper Books

The book explores the foundational principles of criticism within the arts, examining various methodologies and frameworks that inform artistic evaluation. It delves into the philosophical underpinnings of aesthetic judgment and the role of context in interpreting artistic works. Through critical analysis, it aims to enhance the reader's understanding of how art is perceived and valued, making it a valuable resource for artists, critics, and scholars alike.

Examines six hypotheses - animism, mysticism, formism, mechanism, contextualism, and organicism - and surveys the field of metaphysics. This book is suitable for use as a text in courses in metaphysics, types of philosophical theory, or present tendencies in philosophy.

This transcript records a series of interviews with three leading philosophers who reflect on the changing role of philosophy in the higher education system in the United States over the past two centuries. The interviews offer insights into the social, political, and intellectual forces that have shaped the discipline and its place in the university, as well as the challenges facing philosophy today.