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Shrines of the Saints

By: Michael Tavinor

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This book explores the history and significance of shrines to the saints. It includes information on ' working shrines' and a reflection on the power of shrines, from historic cathedrals to the 'roadside shrines' of today.

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Canterbury Press

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1848258445

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9781848258440

Fictive Narrative Philosophy

How Fiction Can Act as Philosophy

By: Michael Boylan

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Fictive Narrative Philosophy

How Fiction Can Act as Philosophy

By: Michael Boylan

What is the philosophical voice within literature? Does literature have a voice of its own? Can this voice really be philosophical in its own right? In this book, Michael Boylan argues that some literary works indeed can make their own unique claims in different areas of philosophy. He calls this method fictive narrative philosophy. The first part of the book presents an overview of traditional thinking about philosophy and literature across classical, modern, and contemporary periods. It does not seek to denigrate these methods of studying literature, but rather to ask more of them. The second part then sets out a rigorous definition of what constitutes fictive narrative philosophy. This definition outlines detailed conceptions of the methods of presentation, audience engagement, logical mechanics, and constructional devices of fictive narrative philosophy. The author brings this definition to bear on individual authors and works that can be considered prime examples of fictive narrative philosophy. Finally, the book sets out why and when fictive narratives might be more favorable than traditional philosophical discourse, and how the concept of fictive narrative philosophy can move teaching and scholarship forward in a positive direction. Fictive Narrative Philosophy presents an entirely new and unique approach in which literature can be a form of philosophy. It will appeal to scholars and upper-level students interested in philosophy and literature.

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Routledge

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0429771185

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9780429771187

A Philosophy of the Art School

By: Michael Newall

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A Philosophy of the Art School

By: Michael Newall

*Winner of the American Society for Aesthetics 2019 Outstanding Monograph Prize* Until now, research on art schools has been largely occupied with the facts of particular schools and teachers. This book presents a philosophical account of the underlying practices and ideas that have come to shape contemporary art school teaching in the UK, US and Europe. It analyses two models that, hidden beneath the diversity of contemporary artist training, have come to dominate art schools. The first of these is essentially an old approach: a training guided by the artistic values of a single artist-teacher. The second dates from the 1960s, and is based around the group crit, in which diverse voices contribute to an artist’s development. Understanding the underlying principles and possibilities of these two models, which sit together in an uneasy tension, gives new insights into the character of contemporary art school teaching, demonstrating how art schools shape art and artists, how they can be a potent engine of creativity in contemporary culture and how they contribute to artistic research. A Philosophy of the Art School draws on first-hand accounts of art school teaching, and is deeply informed by disciplines ranging from art history and art theory, to the philosophy of art, education and creativity.

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0429869975

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9780429869976

Shrines of the Saints

By: Tavinor Michael

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Shrines of the Saints

By: Tavinor Michael

Shrine enthusiast Michael Tavinor explores the history and the present day significance of the shrines to the saints that can be found in many cathedrals and abbeys. He includes information on current ‘working shrines’ and a reflection on the power of shrines now, from cathedrals to the 'roadside shrines’ prevalent today.

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1848258429

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9781848258426

Saints and Sinners of the Marches

By: Reverend Michael Tavinor

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Saints and Sinners of the Marches

By: Reverend Michael Tavinor

Saints and Sinners of the Marches 'Saints and sinners are not that far apart' maintains the Dean of Hereford in this new anthology, which introduces us to some of the many different characters who have influenced this part of the world.

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1906663610

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Shrines of the Saints

Shrines of the Saints

Fictive Narrative Philosophy

Fictive Narrative Philosophy

A Philosophy of the Art School

A Philosophy of the Art School

Shrines of the Saints

Shrines of the Saints

Saints and Sinners of the Marches

Saints and Sinners of the Marches

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