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  • 1Technische Hochschule Darmstadt, Institut für Philosophie, Residenzschloß, D-64283, Darmstadt.

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|October 16, 2016
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Karl Möbius proposed an empirical theory of animal aesthetic value, explaining its biological and psychological basis. His work connects 19th-century naturalism with empirical aesthetics, influencing scientific understanding of nature

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Area of Science:

  • Zoology
  • Aesthetics
  • History of Science

Background:

  • Karl Möbius, director of the Berlin Museum of Natural History, presented his theory in 1905.
  • His work addresses the empirical explanation of the aesthetic value of animals.
  • It is situated within the anti-metaphysical tradition of 19th-century German nature aesthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate how the aesthetic effect of living creatures can be empirically explained.
  • To link biological and psychological facts to the perception of animal beauty.

Main Methods:

  • Möbius's approach was empirical, drawing on biological and psychological observations.
  • He built upon the aesthetic traditions of naturalists like Alexander von Humboldt and Matthias Schleiden.

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Main Results:

  • Möbius established an empirically founded aesthetic of animals.
  • His work aligns with empirical aesthetic theories of thinkers like Edmund Burke and Gustav Fechner.

Conclusions:

  • Möbius's theory offers a scientific framework for understanding animal aesthetic value.
  • His contribution is significant to the history of nature aesthetics and empirical psychology.