Why Do Aesthetics Matter?

About this episode

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss the nature of aesthetics and its importance in our lives.

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss the nature of "aesthetics"--appreciation for beauty and art--and why so many of us don't have the relationship with it we should.References and resourcesAesthetics definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aestheticsAesthetics history and thought: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S136466132100067XWebsitesThe Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.worldNathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.meJoseph Holmes: linktr.ee.com/josephholmes

People in this episode

Hosts: Nathan Clarkson, Joseph Holmes

Topics covered

• aesthetics
• beauty
• art appreciation
• relationship with aesthetics
• cultural significance

Keywords

• aesthetics
• beauty
• art
• appreciation
• cultural significance
• relationship

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Organizations: Merriam-Webster, ScienceDirect, The Overthinkers

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