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OverviewA philosophical exploration of aesthetic experience during bereavement. In Aesthetics of Grief and Mourning, philosopher Kathleen Marie Higgins reflects on the ways that aesthetics aids people experiencing loss. Some practices related to bereavement, such as funerals, are scripted, but many others are recursive, improvisational, mundane—telling stories, listening to music, and reflecting on art or literature. Higgins shows how these grounding, aesthetic practices can ease the disorienting effects of loss, shedding new light on the importance of aesthetics for personal and communal flourishing. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kathleen Marie HigginsPublisher: The University of Chicago Press Imprint: University of Chicago Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.426kg ISBN: 9780226831046ISBN 10: 0226831043 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 06 March 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1. Aesthetics in Contexts of Loss—a Few Preliminaries 2. Aesthetic Proliferation 3. Grief and the Phenomenology of Bereavement 4. Aesthetic Resources for Orientation and Reassurance 5. Aesthetic Modes of Reconnecting 6. Artworks as Communicative Resources 7. Dealing with the Dead Conclusion Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography IndexReviews"“In the midst of grieving, many people find meaning and solace in aesthetics—in the creation of works of art and in the contemplation of beauty, whether natural or human-made. But why? Higgins takes up this neglected question and convincingly shows how aesthetic experiences enable us to reengage with our lives after disorientating losses. Higgins’s inquiry will enlighten anyone with an interest in grief’s transformative power."" -- Michael Cholbi, University of Edinburgh “In Aesthetics in Grief and Mourning, Higgins combines philosophical analysis of grief with a sensitive exploration of the experience of bereavement. She reflects upon the aesthetic aspects of events that occur after the death of a loved one, including funeral practices, music, and expressions of sympathy, and she suggests that art can afford solace in times of mourning. While the subject of grief and bereavement is obviously difficult, Higgins handles it forthrightly and gently.” -- Carolyn Korsmeyer, University at Buffalo “This book is a highly original, wide-ranging, and thoroughly engaging account of how aesthetic practices shape experiences of grief and their course over time. Higgins makes a compelling case for the diversity, ubiquity, and importance of aesthetic engagement as we respond to the disorientation and isolation of loss while sustaining a connection with those who have died. She has taken philosophical inquiry in new directions and added greatly to our understanding of grief.” -- Matthew Ratcliffe, University of York" """In the midst of grieving, many people find meaning and solace in aesthetics--in the creation of works of art and in the contemplation of beauty, whether natural or human-made. But why? Higgins takes up this neglected question and convincingly shows how aesthetic experiences enable us to reengage with our lives after disorientating losses. Higgins's inquiry will enlighten anyone with an interest in grief's transformative power.""--Michael Cholbi, University of Edinburgh ""This book is a highly original, wide-ranging, and thoroughly engaging account of how aesthetic practices shape experiences of grief and their course over time. Higgins makes a compelling case for the diversity, ubiquity, and importance of aesthetic engagement as we respond to the disorientation and isolation of loss while sustaining a connection with those who have died. She has taken philosophical inquiry in new directions and added greatly to our understanding of grief.""--Matthew Ratcliffe, University of York ""In Aesthetics in Grief and Mourning, Higgins combines philosophical analysis of grief with a sensitive exploration of the experience of bereavement. She reflects upon the aesthetic aspects of events that occur after the death of a loved one, including funeral practices, music, and expressions of sympathy, and she suggests that art can afford solace in times of mourning. While the subject of grief and bereavement is obviously difficult, Higgins handles it forthrightly and gently.""--Carolyn Korsmeyer, University at Buffalo" Author InformationKathleen Marie Higgins is professor of philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of several books including The Music between Us: Is Music a Universal Language?, also published by the University of Chicago Press. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |