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January 27, 2022
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Polite Conversations: Philosophers Discuss the Arts

A YouTube series features interviews with philosophers about their work in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. Continue reading →

A close up portrait style image of a man looking down. He has a pale green hat on, white hair, and gray-white facial hair. His eyebrows are slightly furrowed, and his mouth in a slight smile. He appears pre-occupied, in thought about something.

July 6, 2015
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Neuroscience & Appreciation: Very Funny Indeed…

Philosopher William P. Seeley discusses the relationship between the philosophy of art and cognitive science, and how we ought to investigate the question of art appreciation. Continue reading →

A chart distinguishing between high-brow and low-brow items such as clothes, furniture, useful objects, entertainment, and salads. "High-brow" and "low-brow" are represented by two faces, one with an elongated forehead and the other with a rather short forehead, respectively.

November 18, 2014
by Alex King
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High Art, Low Art, and the Status of Aesthetics

Philosopher Alex King discusses different modes of aesthetic appreciation, and the corresponding distinctions drawn between high art and low art. Continue reading →

Photograph of Aili Bresnahan

March 31, 2014
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Thoughts on the Philosophy of Dance

What can we get from a philosophy of dance? (How) can dance be explained philosophically? Philosopher Aili Bresnahan discusses these questions. Continue reading →