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

February 3, 2023
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February 3, 2023
by Aesthetics for Birds
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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
January 19, 2023
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Our most-viewed pieces span nature and perception, artificial intelligence, and movies and architecture. Scroll through to make sure you haven’t missed something big! Continue reading
September 15, 2022
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An analysis of the intricacies of how alternative text is used to communicate fundamentally visual information in a linguistic mode. Continue reading
September 1, 2022
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An annotated list of books, essays, and lectures on disability, aesthetics, and art 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
December 2, 2021
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Why one professor uses circus skills to teach students about philosophy Continue reading
November 4, 2021
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The philosopher and podcaster behind Hi-Phi Nation talks about his creative process, trends, and whether podcasts are really art. Continue reading
October 8, 2021
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Why overt or even subtle acts of adornment-based rebellion against cisnormativity make things better for everyone. Continue reading
October 1, 2021
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Netflix’s new comedy/drama gets some key things wrong about higher education, including its “sendup” of woke culture. Continue reading