Philosophy of the Arts

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In his comprehensive and persuasive book, Morris Weitz proposes, in lieu of traditional doctrines, an organic theory of the nature of art. He shows how such an approach helps resolve specific issues in painting, poetry, music, the cinema, and other arts.