American philosopher who has worked on interpretation, the ontology of art, and aesthetic value.
Interpretation and Construction: defends moderate actual intentionalism — the meaning of a work is what its author actually intended, but not all intentions are equally relevant. Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art: a systematic textbook.
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