Art and Value focuses on the questions of history, methods, and nature of art theories, and on the value and evaluation of art. It serves as a valuable primer to aesthetics, as well as a summary and extension of Dickie's contribution to the field.
Professor Dickie does an excellent job combining and articulating the insights accumulated during his long career in the philosophy of art. Of special significance is his discussion of how 'what is art' relates to 'what is good art? George Bailey, East Carolina University.
1. The Historical Background Of The Philosophy Of Art.
2. Methodological Background In The Philosophy Of Art.
3. The Nature Of Art Theories.
4. The History of the Institutional Theory.
5. The Evaluation of Art.
6. Art and Value.