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Preferred term
aesthetics (philosophy)
Definition
- Aesthetics refers to the branch of philosophy that deals with questions of beauty, art, and perception. As far back as the time of Plato and Aristotle, philosophers have discussed the social value and role of art. [Source: Encyclopedia of Consumer Culture; Aesthetics]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/aesthetics_(philosophy)
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