Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-259) and index.
Contents
Appreciating nature as natural -- Conceptualism and non-conceptualism -- The historical roots of syncretism: early developments -- The historical roots of syncretism: modern developments -- Aesthetic experience revisited -- The framing paradox -- Syncretic regard - Part I -- Syncretic regard - Part II -- Patterns of appreciation and aesthetic development -- Theoretical implications and conclusion.