The concept of beauty has been a subject of philosophical inquiry for millennia. Traditionally associated with the arts, beauty has also been identified in the realm of mathematics, where elegance, symmetry, and simplicity are seen as indicators of truth and profundity. The question of whether mathematical beauty can be considered a form of aesthetic experience […]
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Beauty has been a central topic in aesthetics for millennia, with various philosophers offering different perspectives on its nature, origin, and significance. This article traces the evolution of the concept of beauty, highlighting key contributions from major thinkers – Ancient Greek Foundations Plato (c. 427–347 BCE) Aristotle (384–322 BCE) Hellenistic and Roman Thought Plotinus (c.
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An analysis of Milton C. Nahm’s Readings in philosophy of art & aesthetics on same topic A Critical Literature Review on Kantian Aesthetics and Theories of Artistic Genius Introduction The discussion of fine art in philosophical discourse has evolved significantly, particularly through the contributions of Immanuel Kant and later aesthetic theorists. Kant’s systematic approach to
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