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The book presents a compelling defense of art's autonomy amidst the rise of post-critical theories that challenge this concept. Kim West critiques prominent arguments against art's independence, addressing claims that it is a myth, linked to elitism, and perpetuates the notion of a free, rational subject. By engaging with these critiques, West proposes a contemporary understanding of art's autonomy, emphasizing its relevance in today's cultural landscape. This work is a significant contribution to ongoing debates in aesthetics and the philosophy of art.
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The Autonomy of Art Is Ordinary, Kim West
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- 2025
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- Title
- The Autonomy of Art Is Ordinary
- Subtitle
- Notes in Defense of an Idea of Emancipation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kim West
- Publisher
- MIT Press
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- ISBN13
- 9781915609618
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- The book presents a compelling defense of art's autonomy amidst the rise of post-critical theories that challenge this concept. Kim West critiques prominent arguments against art's independence, addressing claims that it is a myth, linked to elitism, and perpetuates the notion of a free, rational subject. By engaging with these critiques, West proposes a contemporary understanding of art's autonomy, emphasizing its relevance in today's cultural landscape. This work is a significant contribution to ongoing debates in aesthetics and the philosophy of art.