I do think the term “aesthetic cognitivism” sounds more like a scientific reduction of the Arts and aesthetics to Neuropsychology, which is unfortunate. I much prefer the more open ended examination of how we gain new understanding through the Arts. I think this is what Thomas Kuhn was getting at with his descriptions of “Normal Science” and “Paradigm Change”. It is Paradigm change that the Arts can give us - a total revolution in perspective to a new way of seeing things.
Psychological and philosophical cognition are kinda similar, except all people use some sort of psychology but very few people want to understand why questions about self are important.
I do think the term “aesthetic cognitivism” sounds more like a scientific reduction of the Arts and aesthetics to Neuropsychology, which is unfortunate. I much prefer the more open ended examination of how we gain new understanding through the Arts. I think this is what Thomas Kuhn was getting at with his descriptions of “Normal Science” and “Paradigm Change”. It is Paradigm change that the Arts can give us - a total revolution in perspective to a new way of seeing things.
Yes, yes, yes! Thank goodness someone in academia is finally getting back to this.
I think rather than being defensive, a more understanding approach to Graham's push back would lead to a more cohesive dialogue. Just my 2 cents.
Psychological and philosophical cognition are kinda similar, except all people use some sort of psychology but very few people want to understand why questions about self are important.
Why are people so resistant to questions of self?
@@theotormon Map say, there will be dragons.
You need to let him talk! Not always interrupt him.