Tag Archives: aesthetics

Truth in fiction

Posted on 14 February, 2011 by Simon

Tamar Szabó Gendler asks what it means for something to be true within a story. I’m a little unconvinced, as the first claim she accepts is actually quite a controversial one – surely one should consider the author’s culture, personal … Continue reading →

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Dworkin on leading a good life for ourselves and others

Posted on 10 February, 2011 by Simon

Ronald Dworkin reflects on the complexity of ethics and art, and on what it might take for a life to have meaning.

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Philosophy, literature and “intellectual apartheid”

Posted on 28 January, 2011 by Simon

Michael Boylan and Charles Johnson explore the inter-relationships between philosophy and literature, and assess the place of literary art in philosophy. Continue reading →

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What makes for a good life?

Posted on 26 January, 2011 by Simon

Richard Kraut reviews Thomas Hurka’s new book, The Best Things In Life: A Guide To What Really Matters.

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Cova on aesthetic realism & “common sense”

Posted on 11 January, 2011 by Simon

Experimental philosopher Florian Cova presents a quick summary of his recent findings. You can also read the full paper, co-authored with Nicolas Pain, in .pdf form here.

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Bowdlerising Twain

Posted on 10 January, 2011 by Simon

On Professor Alan Gribben’s plans to publish a censored edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

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