If it seems impossible to turn abstract philosophical concepts and ideas into concrete images, think again. Continue reading

September 7, 2023
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September 7, 2023
by Aesthetics for Birds
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If it seems impossible to turn abstract philosophical concepts and ideas into concrete images, think again. Continue reading
February 3, 2023
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Scholars John Gibson, Magdalena Ostas, and Hannah Kim discuss how art creates meaning, and how we play a role in that meaning-making. Continue reading
January 26, 2023
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Nine scholars discuss the philosophy of comics: What are comics, really? And what artistic and ethical questions do they raise? Continue reading
November 2, 2022
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If readymades and photography are art, then so is art made by DALL-E, Midjourney, and the rest. Continue reading
October 20, 2022
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Were the Pet Shop Boys covering Elvis or Brenda Lee when they sang “Always on My Mind”? And other paradoxes of cover songs. Continue reading
September 22, 2022
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Kendrick Lamar’s 2022 album has been met with controversy, even among general praise. Here, scholars across different disciplines examine and discuss it. Continue reading
August 11, 2022
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Watching people play video games is officially a thing. A bunch of scholars explain why and what we should appreciate about it. Continue reading
August 5, 2022
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Once you let go of philosophy as abstract ideas put into writing, you start to see it in lots of places, including images. Continue reading
May 12, 2022
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Discussions at the intersection of philosophy, art history, and film Continue reading
April 14, 2022
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Why is it OK to love bad movies? Convention, irony, Tokyo Drift, and Hallmark movies are all part of the answer. Continue reading