The Philosophical Status of Aesthetics
The Philosophical Status of Aesthetics

Summary/Abstract: I would like to begin with two preliminary questions: what does ‘status’ mean? and what are we asking when we ask about the status of aesthetics? According to the American Heritage Dictionary, ‘status’ can be defined as: (1) position relative to that of others; standing: her status is that of a guest; (2) high standing; prestige: a position of status in the community, e.g., the status of a leader or healer; (3) in law, the legal character or condition of a person or thing: the status of a minor; (4) a state of affairs; situation; (5) a condition of something or someone, e.g., a patient’s medical status.

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