
The Element of Fire (Routledge Revivals)
Science, Art and the Human World
Anthony O'Hear(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 9. February 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-415-72780-8 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1988, the aim of this book can be stated in Nietzsche's words: 'To look at science from the perspective of the artist, but at art from that of life'. The title contests the notions that science alone can provide us with the most objective truth about the world, and that artistic endeavour can produce nothing more valuable than entertainment. O'Hear argues that art and the study of art are not indispensable aspects of human life, and that this is equally as important as the investigation of the natural world.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-72780-8 (9780415727808)
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Anthony O'Hear
Content
Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. The Scientific and the Artistic: Two Approaches to Experience 2. A Decentred Universe: The World of Modern Science 3. Science and Truth 4. Human Culture and the Role of Artistic Expression 5. Truth and Art 6. The Common Pursuit and Individual Creativity 7. A Ministry to Life; Conclusion; Notes; Index