Category Archives: Aesthetics

The Evils of Force-Fed Music

Posted on May 29, 2010 by profgiles

Most restaurants, stores, and other public places have piped-in music. I would say at least three-quarters of it is “Classic ’70s – ‘80s.” On successive nights at different establishments you can hear the same songs—they must be using the same … Continue reading →

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What is Grotesque?

Posted on January 31, 2010 by profgiles

Aesthetics is an under-appreciated branch of philosophy. Usually discussed under the rubric of philosophy of art, aesthetics in its broad sense is the discussion of beauty–what it is and how it is perceived. Beauty is the positive side of aesthetics … Continue reading →

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