How Wittgenstein can help us think about cultural identities and the male gaze Continue reading
August 5, 2021
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Category Archives: What is Art
July 28, 2021
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Do We Still Need Physical Media?
Physical media feels like a languishing dinosaur in the 21st century world. Here’s why it still matters. Continue reading
June 30, 2021
by C. Thi Nguyen
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The Art Solipsist
Why would we ever spend our already scarce time and effort on difficult art? A lot of the time, it’s because we trust somebody. Continue reading
May 10, 2021
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Mobile Games and Netflix Binges: Why We Should Encourage Easy Entertainment in Hard Times
The ongoing pandemic poses many challenges to our mental health and wellbeing. Can aesthetics help us out? Continue reading
March 18, 2021
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The NFT: A Wealth and Poverty Of Imagination
NFTs are an attempt to create value. It is very true that this may help artists, and to the extent that this is really at the heart of any of the thinking around it, it should be commended. But we should ask whether that’s really the best solution. Continue reading
March 18, 2021
by Anthony C.
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Beeple and Nothingness: Philosophy and NFTs
What is the artistic status of an NFT? And is it a good thing or a bad thing for creativity in the art world? Continue reading
June 29, 2020
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“Old Town Road”: Country or Not?
The question of which genre “Old Town Road” belongs to isn’t just an idle curiosity. It’s pretty important. Continue reading
March 25, 2020
by Alex King
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AFB’S TERMS OF ART #3: ART
Now that increasing numbers of people are stuck at home and sheltering in place, I figured I’d do a little series. Every weekday for the duration of this intense period, I’ll post a short definition of some term in/related to … Continue reading
March 24, 2020
by Alex King
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AFB’S TERMS OF ART #2: PHILOSOPHY OF ART
Now that increasing numbers of people are stuck at home and sheltering in place, I figured I’d do a little series. Every weekday for the duration of this intense period, I’ll post a short definition of some term in/related to … Continue reading
February 13, 2020
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What is Art? Let Cognitive Science Help You Answer That Question
What follows is a guest post by Shen-yi Liao, Aaron Meskin, and Joshua Knobe. They offer an overview and summary of the ideas in their new paper, “Dual Character Art Concepts,” just out in Pacific Philosophical Quarterly. (Non-paywalled version available … Continue reading
