Aesthetics & the Sciences of Mind (In-Person)

Can science ultimately reveal the nature of the artistic experience? That is the question we'll cover this week as we read and discuss an article by John Greenbank. Greenbank argues that while neuroscience and psychology can offer helpful insights, the scientific method cannot capture the felt aesthetic experience. He believes the holistic, emergent and subjective quality of beauty cannot be reduced to neural or cognitive parts. Join us for a thoughful discussion on how the artistic experience can be comprehended and explained as we drink and dine at Tustin Brewing Co.

Suggested reading:
https://philosophynow.org/issues/123/Aesthetics_and_the_Sciences_of_Mind