Abstract Objects Ideal Forms and Works of Art

<p>Joining philosophy of language with phenomenological aesthetics this book defines the epistemological status of abstract objects and works of art.</p><p>Beginning with a provocative conversation between Socrates Plato Wittgenstein and Jung the book introduces the concept and coins the term Platonic Inductive Fallacy deriving from a cycle of language games. The author then invokes Robert Stalnaker to clarify the difference between real and actual objects which gives new insight into the epistemology of abstract objects.</p><p>Armed with defined abstract objects the reader is taken through a fascinating journey from 1890s aestheticism to present-day phenomenological aesthetics. The book clearly establishes principles and methods for defining works of art and applies them to two versions of a Henry James novella. The clear definitions and inventive methods supported with impressive detailed research lead to compelling and well-taken conclusions.</p><p>This journey pays off with important and exciting results.</p>