Off the Ground: First Steps to a Philosophical Consideration of the Dance

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Off the Ground: First Steps to a Philosophical Consideration of the Dance
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Francis Edward Sparshott
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:454
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenreDance
ISBN/Barcode 9780691606118
ClassificationsDewey:792.801
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 21 March 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

What is dance, as seen from a philosopher's point of view? Why has dance played little part in traditional philosophies of the arts? And why do these philosophies of the arts take the form they do? The distinguished aesthetician Francis Sparshott subjects these questions to a thorough examination that takes into account all forms and aspects of dan