1st Edition
Radically Rethinking Copyright in the Arts A Philosophical Approach
By James Young
Copyright 2021
184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
184 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book radically rethinks the philosophical basis of copyright in the arts. The author reflects on the ontology of art to argue that current copyright laws cannot be justified. The book begins by identifying two problems that result from current copyright laws: (1) creativity is restricted and (2) they primarily serve the interests of large corporations over those of the artists and general... Read more
1. The Problems and the Keys to Their Solutions
2. Ontology of Artworks
3. Copyright and its Limits
4. Token Appropriation
5. Pattern Appropriation
6. Appropriations of Artistic Elements
Conclusion and Summary of Recommendations
Biography
James O. Young, FRSC, is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Victoria. He is the author of several books including Art and Knowledge (2001), Cultural Appropriation and the Arts (2008) and Critique of Pure Music (2014).
