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Philosophical aesthetics and cognitive science
Aaron Meskin1, Jon Robson2, Anna Ichino3
1School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews. Cognitive Science
|June 23, 2017
Summary
Philosophical aesthetics and cognitive science are increasingly intertwined, exploring art, beauty, and perception through empirical research. This dialogue enriches both fields, particularly in defining art and understanding aesthetic judgments.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy
- Cognitive Science
- Aesthetics
Background:
- Philosophical aesthetics traditionally focused on conceptual analysis, often skeptical of empirical methods.
- Recent years have seen a growing integration of cognitive science within philosophical aesthetics.
- Cognitive science research has also been influenced by philosophical aesthetic theories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the fruitful dialogue between philosophical aesthetics and cognitive science.
- To examine key areas of intersection, including the definition of art and aesthetic judgments.
- To discuss the roles of imagination and perception in aesthetic engagement.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature at the intersection of philosophical aesthetics and cognitive science.
- Focus on general topics such as the definition of art and epistemic status of aesthetic judgments.
- Discussion of research on imagination and perception in aesthetic engagement.
Main Results:
- Identification of a growing and productive interdisciplinary dialogue.
- Exploration of how cognitive science informs philosophical aesthetics and vice versa.
- Highlighting the importance of empirical investigation in understanding aesthetic phenomena.
Conclusions:
- The interdisciplinary approach enriches the understanding of art, beauty, and aesthetic experience.
- Experimental philosophical aesthetics is an emerging and promising field.
- Continued collaboration between philosophers and cognitive scientists is vital for advancing aesthetic inquiry.
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