Books by Alan Goldman

At the heart of aesthetics lie fundamental questions about value in art and the objectivity of aesthetic valuation. A theory of aesthetic value must explain how the properties of artworks contribute to the values derived from contemplating and appreciating works of art.

Any theory of aesthetic value must explain how the properties of the artworks themselves contribute to the values derived from contemplating and appreciating them. This concise survey, intended particularly for advanced undergraduate students, focuses on this central question of aesthetic value.