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Lessons from History: Plotinus
The name Plotinus (204/5 – 270 C.E.) is not as widely known as other ancient figures, like Plato and Aristotle. But Plotinus is likely the most famous…
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4 Books on Aesthetics
Hello Aesthetics Appreciators! I wrote previously about four books on beauty specifically, but I wanted to recommend books on aesthetics more broadly…
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Aesthetics Matters
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Lessons from History: Moses Mendelssohn
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4 Books on Aesthetics
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Is Your Business Beautiful?
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Aesthetics and the Metaverse
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Beauty and Leadership
Hello Aesthetics Advocates! I’ve been thinking about what makes someone a good leader. Anyone can have a position of authority, a title, or be a boss…
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Lessons from History: Moses Mendelssohn
Moses Mendelssohn—the philosopher, not the composer—wrote widely about metaphysics, political theory, theology, and aesthetics. Mendelssohn lived from…
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4 Books about Beauty
Hello Aesthetics People! Having spent a long time reading and writing about aesthetics, I’m often asked for book or article recommendations. This is…
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Is Your Business Beautiful?
Hello Aesthetics Advocates! Thoughts about business quickly turn to finance. Businesses need to make money, or they cease to exist. Recently, it has…
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Lessons from History: Plato
Plato's Ascending Stairs
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Eight Key Moments of 2022
Hello Aesthetics Advocates! I hope your end of year holidays and celebrations were full of joy and beauty! 2023 has begun, but here’s a short list of…
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Personal Identity, Politics, and Taste
The election cycle passed in the United States and elsewhere. We’ve heard many conversations, lectures, and commentaries about the same talking points…
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