Philosopher Thomas Leddy argues that Hume’s “Of the Standard of Taste” can withstand the objections levied by Nick Zangwill. Continue reading
October 13, 2014
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July 19, 2014
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“…as Ornithology Is for the Birds”
Philosopher Donald Brook analyzes Barnett Newman’s remark, “Aesthetics is for the artist as Ornithology is for the birds.” Continue reading
May 7, 2014
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The Snowman’s Imagination
When reality departs from our imagination, did we imagine badly or fail to imagine the appropriate target at all? Philosopher Amy Kind turns to the “Frozen” snowman, Olaf, for an answer. Continue reading
April 25, 2014
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Are There Objects of Olfactory Perception?
Philosopher Clare Batty discusses challenges in olfactory aesthetics, such as the nature of olfactory experience, and the question of objecthood. Continue reading
March 22, 2014
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Aesthetics’ Philosophical Importance
Philosopher Anna Christina Ribeiro reflects on the disproportion between the importance of aesthetics in life, and in the philosophical world. Continue reading
October 27, 2013
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The Aesthetic Appreciation of Natural Disasters
Philosopher Helen de Cruz explores the puzzling phenomenon of finding aesthetic delight in natural disasters, considering explanations from evolutionary theories, Kant, and the psychology of awe. Continue reading
October 15, 2013
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A Very Practical Defence of Aesthetic Value
Simon Fokt makes the case for the aesthetic value of art through a discussion of its non-aesthetic functions. Continue reading
October 8, 2013
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For Evolution, Beauty Is as Beauty Does
Mohan Matthen explores the evolutionary value of beauty Continue reading
