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THL1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 (162579) - DUE 13 September 2024
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, THL1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)Semester 2 2024 (162579) - DUE 13 September
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Question 1: In her book, Basic Issues in Aesthetics (1998), cited
in the Study Guide, Marcia Eaton discusses the difficulties with
defining the terms “beauty” and “aesthetics.” Referring to this
excerpt, in an essay of 500-800 words, argue that it is possible
for these terms to be used objectively. In other words, argue
that it possible to define what “beauty” and “aesthetics” are.
You may refer to the examples Eaton uses but can also provide
your own. Include your references to the Study Guide both in-
text and in a bibliography. [20]
Essay: The Objective Possibility of Defining "Beauty" and
"Aesthetics"
Marcia Eaton, in her book Basic Issues in Aesthetics (1998),
raises the notion that defining terms such as "beauty" and
"aesthetics" is fraught with challenges. These concepts are
often viewed as highly subjective, leading to disagreements
about what constitutes beauty or an aesthetic experience.
However, this essay will argue that, despite these difficulties, it
is possible to define "beauty" and "aesthetics" objectively by
recognizing underlying principles that apply universally across
cultures and individual perceptions. This objective framework is
grounded in three key perspectives: the functional role of
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