Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think about Art, Pleasure, Beauty, and Truth

by A.O. Scott

Book Overview

The New York Times film critic shows why we need criticism now more than ever Few could explain, let alone seek out, a career in criticism. Yet what A.O. Scott shows in Better Living Through Criticism is that we are, in fact, all critics: because critical thinking informs almost every aspect of artistic creation, of civil action, of interpersonal life. With penetrating insight and warm humor, Scott shows that while individual critics--himself included--can...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594204837
• ISBN13: 9781594204838
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Penguin Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 9.3"