{"product_id":"9780595416868","title":"Abstract Objects, Ideal Forms, and Works of Art: An Epistemic and Aesthetic Analysis","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoining philosophy of language with phenomenological aesthetics, this book defines the epistemological status of abstract objects and works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with a provocative conversation between Socrates, Plato, Wittgenstein, and Jung, the book introduces the concept, and coins the term, \"Platonic Inductive Fallacy,\" deriving from a cycle of language games. The author then invokes Robert Stalnaker to clarify the difference between real and actual objects, which gives new insight into the epistemology of abstract objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArmed with defined abstract objects, the reader is taken through a fascinating journey from 1890s aestheticism to present-day phenomenological aesthetics. The book clearly establishes principles and methods for defining works of art, and applies them to two versions of a Henry James novella. The clear definitions and inventive methods, supported with impressive, detailed research, lead to compelling and well-taken conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis journey pays off with important and exciting results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48466389565681,"sku":"9780595416868","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9780595416868_p0.jpg?v=1785643005","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780595416868","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}