Aesthetics in Grief and Mourning

Philosophical Reflections on Coping with Loss

Autor*innen

• Kathleen Marie Higgins

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Exploring the interplay between aesthetics and the grieving process, Kathleen Marie Higgins emphasizes how sensory experiences can provide grounding during times of loss. The book discusses both culturally scripted rituals, like funerals, and everyday activities, such as storytelling and engaging with art and music, as vital for healing. By highlighting the significance of aesthetic practices, Higgins offers insights into how they can facilitate personal and communal flourishing amidst grief, ultimately illustrating the transformative power of beauty in navigating sorrow.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Hardcover