Parsons, Glenn. creator Carlson, Allen. text enk Oxford Oxford University Press c2008 2008 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xiii, 255 p.) The authors examine the relationship between function and aesthetic value. They develop the concept of functional beauty drawing on work in the philosophy of science as well as aesthetics, and show its importance in diverse kinds of aesthetic appreciation - of buildings, nature, everyday objects and events. specialized Glenn Parsons and Allen Carlson. Includes bibliographical references and index. Aesthetics BH39 111.85 9780191709296 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199205240.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199205240.001.0001 StDuBDS 091203 20150804193922.0 EDZ0000075099