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Brita DeRemee Taracks's avatar

Thank you for lifting up Beardsley! He’s always resonated with me, but now with neuroscience research in the picture, his explanation of the aesthetic experience seems even more apt and relevant.

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Michael Spicher (ARL)'s avatar

Yes! We need more philosophers to engage with these newer scientific trends.

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Satanic Fragment's avatar

That felt freedom really feels like touching the divine. It's why religion tries to claim domain over it, saying any other experience than the one they provide is infernal or sinful. At least, this is my opinion based on my experiences.

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Michael Spicher (ARL)'s avatar

Interesting connection. I probably agree based on my upbringing.

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