Beyond Aesthetics brings together philosophical essays addressing art and related issues by one of the foremost philosophers of art at work today. Countering conventional aesthetic theories - those maintaining that authorial intention art history morality and emotional responses are irrelevant to the experience of art - NoÃl Carroll argues for a more pluralistic and commonsensical view in which all of these factors can play a legitimate role in our encounter with art works. Throughout the book combines philosophical theorizing with illustrative examples including works of high culture and the avant-garde as well as works of popular culture jokes horror novels and suspense films. Language: English