Ebook: Philosophy of the Performing Arts

Presents the significant philosophical issues concerning the performing arts in an accessible style, assuming no prior knowledgeContent:
Chapter 1 The Nature of Artistic Performance (pages 1–22):
Chapter 2 The Classical Paradigm I: The Nature of the Performable Work (pages 23–50):
Chapter 3 The Classical Paradigm II: Appreciating Performable Works in Performance (pages 51–70):
Chapter 4 Authenticity in Musical Performance (pages 71–86):
Chapter 5 Challenges to the Classical Paradigm in Music (pages 87–102):
Chapter 6 The Scope of the Classical Paradigm: Theater, Dance, and Literature (pages 103–132):
Chapter 7 Performances as Artworks (pages 133–148):
Chapter 8 Elements of Performance I: Improvisation and Rehearsal (pages 149–171):
Chapter 9 Elements of Performance II: Audience and Embodiment (pages 172–199):
Chapter 10 Performance Art and the Performing Arts (pages 200–218):

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