Kants Aesthetic Theory : An Introduction

In this accessible yet authoritative book, the author explains the argument and strategy of Kants analysis of beauty. He clarifies the nature of aesthetic claims, examines the scope of Kants justification of their validity, and shows how these lead Kant to investigate the relationship between beautiful objects, morality, and subjects. In the course of his discussion, the author links Kants theory to contemporary commentaries, including those by Donald Crawford, Jacques Derrida, Paul Guyer, Rudolph Makkreel, Mary McCloskey, and Kenneth Rogerson.