Expression and survival an aesthetic approach to the problem of suicide
Philosophers know suicide primarily as an ethical problem. But in Expression and Survival, Craig Greenman argues that, when it comes to suicide, the standard ethical approach may do more harm than good. He develops instead an aesthetic approach, arguing that art-making it or experiencing it-can help...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Newcastle :
Cambridge Scholars Pub
2008.
Newcastle : 2008. |
| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798019806719 |
| Sumario: | Philosophers know suicide primarily as an ethical problem. But in Expression and Survival, Craig Greenman argues that, when it comes to suicide, the standard ethical approach may do more harm than good. He develops instead an aesthetic approach, arguing that art-making it or experiencing it-can help a suicidal person survive. Drawing on the work of philosophers and artists, as well as his own experiences, Greenman guides the reader through the landscape to which many suicidal people feel co... |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (118 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781282191556 9786612191558 9781443807852 |
