Aesthetics for Birds

Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art for Everyone

Oil painting of a middle-aged woman. She has short brown hair, wears a black gown, and is pictured against a greenish brown wall. She is turned slightly away from the viewer, and stares unfocused into the distance. Her expression carries an emotion difficult to place— perhaps burdened and somber. A warm yellow light illuminates her from the top left.

November 24, 2014
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Earl Conee on Thomas Eakins

Philosopher Earl Conee reflects on Thomas Eakins’ portrait, “Mrs. Edith Mahon.” Continue reading →

August 15, 2013
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How I Came to Be Interested in Interesting Things

Philosopher P.D. Magnus challenges strict boundaries between philosophical fields by weighing in on the intersections between the philosophy of science and art. Continue reading →