Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think about Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth

by A.O. Scott

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The New York Times film critic shows why we need criticism now more than ever Few could explain, let alone seek out, a career in criticism. Yet what A.O. Scott shows in Better Living Through Criticism is that we are, in fact, all critics: because critical thinking informs almost every aspect of artistic creation, of civil action, of interpersonal life. With penetrating insight and warm humor, Scott shows that while individual critics--himself included--can...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1594204837

ISBN13:9781594204838

Release Date:February 2016

Publisher:Penguin Press

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 5.6" x 9.3"

Related Subjects

Art Arts, Music & Photography Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Philosophy

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