{"product_id":"colors-of-the-concepts-philosophers-on-paintings-paperback","title":"Colors of the Concepts: Philosophers on Paintings - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Taek-Gwang Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis monograph explores the relationship between philosophy and painting, showing how thinkers such as Hegel and Merleau-Ponty developed their key concepts through direct engagement with specific artworks. Unlike traditional surveys that often treat philosophical ideas as abstract, \u003cem\u003eColors of the Concepts: Philosophers on Paintings\u003c\/em\u003e emphasises how these ideas were shaped by concrete encounters with visual art. Each chapter discusses how the philosophical frameworks of these thinkers were influenced by their experiences with paintings, uncovering the often-overlooked link between visual art and philosophical thought.\u003c\/p\u003e By examining the work of eight major philosophers, the book traces how visual experiences contributed to the development of their ideas, offering new insights into the history of philosophy. The approach taken in this monograph bridges aesthetics with other branches of philosophy, such as metaphysics, epistemology and ethics, demonstrating how visual art has influenced the course of intellectual history. This method not only highlights the importance of painting in philosophical discourse but also shows how visual art has shaped abstract reasoning. \u003cem\u003eColors of the Concepts\u003c\/em\u003e provides a fresh perspective on familiar philosophical ideas by revealing the significant role that painting has played in their development. The book offers both scholars and general readers a chance to explore the deep connection between visual art and philosophical thought, underscoring the ongoing relevance of these engagements with art in contemporary discussions of aesthetics and the broader history of ideas.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Taek-Gwang Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of philosophy and cultural studies at Kyung Hee University, South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464560787709,"sku":"9781839994227","price":49.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/ATkpyu-OBi9781839994227.webp?v=1777261430","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/colors-of-the-concepts-philosophers-on-paintings-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}