Philosophy and Museums Vol. 79Essays on the Philosophy of Museums |
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| Editor:
| Harrison, Victoria S.
Bergqvist, Anna
Kemp, Gary |
| Contribution by:
| Royal Institute of Philosophy Staff,
Royal Institute of Philosophy, Conference Staff,
University of Glasgow Staff, |
| Series title: | Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplements Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-54567-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2017 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $32.99 |
Book Description:
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This volume examines the philosophical questions generated by museums and their practices, especially those involving collection, curation and exhibition. It brings together contributions from philosophers with backgrounds in a range of traditional areas of philosophy, from ethics to epistemology, demonstrating how their work can enhance our understanding of museums.
This volume examines the philosophical questions generated by museums and their practices, especially those involving collection, curation and exhibition. It brings together contributions from philosophers with backgrounds in a range of traditional areas of philosophy, from ethics to epistemology, demonstrating how their work can enhance our understanding of museums.