Is Beauty Objective?
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A breathtaking landscape. A haunting piece of music. A timeless painting. We often describe such things as beautiful—but what exactly do we mean?
Is beauty a real feature of the world that we discover, or is it simply a matter of personal taste? If two people disagree about whether something is beautiful, is one of them mistaken, or are they merely expressing different preferences?
At this meetup, we'll explore questions such as:
- What is beauty?
- Is beauty objective or subjective?
- Can our aesthetic taste improve?
- Why do people disagree about what is beautiful?
- Is great art always beautiful?
No background in philosophy is required. Whether you're a regular or it's your first time attending, you're warmly welcome to join us. Our aim is not simply to defend our opinions, but to question them, consider alternative perspectives, and explore one of philosophy's oldest and most enduring questions together.
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