’Ronald Hepburn's work on aesthetics is always sensitive and often profound. Avoiding fashion and jargon, he never fails to take us to the heart of the aesthetic, and hence to the heart of human concern more generally.’ Anthony O'Hear '... a collection of ten sensitive and crafted essays...' Philosophy 'These richly detailed essays should not be missed. They offer a wealth of ideas from a long-established and important British philosopher.' Environmental Values 'These essays combine an unusuau sensitivity to the nuances of the aesthetic with a persistence in refining the multiple facets of the complex problems they examine... The Reach of the Aesthetic is an enticing invitation to accompany Hepurn as he presses the aesthetic farther afield and in new directions.' Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism 'This collection of essays is thought provoking and well written...' British Journal of Aesthetics