What follows is a guest post by A.W. Eaton (University of Illinois-Chicago). [Updated:] This is the first of three companion pieces that reflect on the ASA’s 75th anniversary. Click here for the second, by Paul C. Taylor, and the third, by Charles Peterson. See also the ASA Officers’ response letter here. The 75th anniversary of the American Society of Aesthetics is an opportunity to reflect upon both our progress regarding inclusion and diversity and also upon the remaining work to be done. I discuss them here in turn. First, consider the many indications that the ASA and the field in general are becoming more inclusive and diverse: 2017 witnessed 2 major ASA-sponsored conferences on race and aesthetics: one on Black aesthetics at Hampshire College and one at Oberlin College. These conferences, which were the first of their kind in the US, were well-attended and generated a lot of interest and enthusiasm.[1] The annual … Continue reading →