A Complex of Pleasures: Comment on ‘The Pleasure of Art’ by Mohan Matthen

Australasian Philosophical Review 1 (1):40-49 (2017)
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ABSTRACTMatthen's functionalist account of art and his activity-centred account of aesthetic pleasure are on the right track, but he should recognize the importance of emotional as well as cognitive engagement with art.

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10.1080/24740500.2017.1296382

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